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What Causes Green Colored Stools In A Child?
hello there, my 11 month old son had dark green sandy like stool a few weeks ago, we went on vacation and he was fed only jarred baby food vs my homemade food and it went away, now that we are home it has come back. He also isn t going every day like he use to. any ideas as to what might be the change?
Wed, 12 Jul 2017
Dear parent,
by your description it seems initially it was a change of food that might have caused the changes in stools.
But now that it has come back, just keep a watch on any other symptom. As far as not passing motion every day is concerned add fresh vegetable soups and fruits in his every day diet. Weaning children usually have this problem. Initially he may not except changes but better be persistent. This is the best time to introduce all the variety of food.
If green stools persists then better see a doctor.
by your description it seems initially it was a change of food that might have caused the changes in stools.
But now that it has come back, just keep a watch on any other symptom. As far as not passing motion every day is concerned add fresh vegetable soups and fruits in his every day diet. Weaning children usually have this problem. Initially he may not except changes but better be persistent. This is the best time to introduce all the variety of food.
If green stools persists then better see a doctor.
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