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Green stool in five months old baby

2018-09-20 00:37:44
Hello doctor, My baby is five months old and last three days he had green stool, sometimes twice in a day. Is this a serious problem? Please tell us the reason of this problem. Thank you.
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Green stools are normal Don’t worry Continue breastfeeding Unless fever or vomiting or tummy distended or reduced urine,no worries

Answered2018-09-20 14:53:34

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No,unless there's blood in stools OR they are tarry black,nothing to be done. Maintain strict hygiene in feeds.

Answered2018-09-20 03:47:27

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