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Hello, My 1 y.o. son has been having clay colored stool for the past few days. I am wondering if it is due to a change in his diet as he recently started whole milk last week or a more serious concern (lack of bile as I was just studying this in my nursing school content)? Thanks in advance! Jenna
Hi...clay colored stool could be the initial manifestation of a hepatitis which is going on sub-clinically. If he also has high colored urine and loss of appetite, then it could be a viral hepatitis most commonly. I suggest you get a urine analysis done and if it is showing bile salts and bile pigments then get your son seen by a paediatrician. Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Causes Clay Colored Stool In An Infant?
Hi...clay colored stool could be the initial manifestation of a hepatitis which is going on sub-clinically. If he also has high colored urine and loss of appetite, then it could be a viral hepatitis most commonly. I suggest you get a urine analysis done and if it is showing bile salts and bile pigments then get your son seen by a paediatrician. Regards - Dr. Sumanth