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What Causes Floating Brown Colored Stools In A Child?
my 6 yr old sister has clay colored poop.. which floats if i might add.. what could be wrong? be complains about her tummy hurting when she eats.. but i think its just a trick to get out of eating somthing, should i worry and take her to the doctor. she doesnt eat healthy,nor a balanced meal
Tue, 30 Jun 2020
Hi,
What is her urine colour? Any history of jaundice? Clay coloured(grey) stool, if persistent, indicates obstruction to bile flow from liver to bowel. Usually this will be associated with jaundice and yellow coloured urine also.
If this is the case, or if the pain is disturbing, kindly get her abdomen examined with your pediatrician. You may be asked for few blood tests and ultrasound if needed.
Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK
What is her urine colour? Any history of jaundice? Clay coloured(grey) stool, if persistent, indicates obstruction to bile flow from liver to bowel. Usually this will be associated with jaundice and yellow coloured urine also.
If this is the case, or if the pain is disturbing, kindly get her abdomen examined with your pediatrician. You may be asked for few blood tests and ultrasound if needed.
Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK
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