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What Could Green Stools In Infants Suggest?

my 5 month old for the last 2 1/2 weeks has had dark grayish, blue-green, dark greenish poop that smells extremely bad it also is like clay. most of the time its in one mush and she is going every other day it's just so thick. she is only on formula so no solids, pees normal and eats normal. her pedi nurse said to give pear or prune juice, i have plus apple no change. once in a while she will have a watery one but it's rare. i am a first time mom what do i do ? thanks
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query for your baby in details .

* This seems in relation with intestine infection or lactose intolerance to
commercial milk preparations .
* Need to omit milk formula , addition of zinc suspension in drug basket .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing her fine recovery .

Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .

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What Could Green Stools In Infants Suggest?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query for your baby in details . * This seems in relation with intestine infection or lactose intolerance to commercial milk preparations . * Need to omit milk formula , addition of zinc suspension in drug basket . Hope this will help you for sure . Wishing her fine recovery . Welcome for any further guidance . Regards .