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Clay coloured stool

2020-12-05 08:49:47
My baby is 3 months 7 days old and she is on formula feed... Recently we shifted the formula to lactogen 1...after that she passes the stools in clay colour for every 2 to 3 days not on daily basis...plz suggest
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Need not worry ma.. Greenish or clay coloured stools is common in formula fed babies..if it bothers u so much you can take medicines to increase ur breastmilk secreations.. That would be a better option for your baby ..

Answered2020-12-05 13:39:30

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Just wait & watch for few days If stool color still persistent then need to do liver function test & ultrasound abdomen Thanks

Answered2020-12-05 12:03:14

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Hi, This is due to formula, nothing to worry

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