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Suggest Medication For Constipation And Passing Of Green Stool

Hello my daughter is 18 months and since birth she is constipated and having dark green poop.she is formula based since 2 month and she was a pre-term but her activities ,gaining weight and everything iis fine kindly let me know if this is normal or not
Wed, 10 Aug 2022
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Hi,

Green stool is normal. If your child is constipated, meaning that the stool is taking shape from the buttocks when you see in the diaper, of if the stool is indeed less fluid than that, I would offer the child a laxative. How much and which brand can be discussed with your physician.

It is good to know, that as a rule of thumb, that it takes approximately the same amount of time, for the child to get rid of his/her constipation thoroughly, as the child has been constipated - in this case around one and a half years.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Julian Bjerrekaer, Pediatrician
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Suggest Medication For Constipation And Passing Of Green Stool

Hi, Green stool is normal. If your child is constipated, meaning that the stool is taking shape from the buttocks when you see in the diaper, of if the stool is indeed less fluid than that, I would offer the child a laxative. How much and which brand can be discussed with your physician. It is good to know, that as a rule of thumb, that it takes approximately the same amount of time, for the child to get rid of his/her constipation thoroughly, as the child has been constipated - in this case around one and a half years. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Julian Bjerrekaer, Pediatrician