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Green color poop
My baby is 5 months old. Now she has dark green colour poop from the last week. Is this serious? Should i consult a paediatrician immediately? Pls reply
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Give zinc drops 0.5ml one times a day for 14 days
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if associated with blood in stool, high grade fever, abdominal distension, lethargy, vomiting and refusal to feed... so consult pediatrician immediately
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baby on animal milk or starting of complementary feeding
changes of stool pattern, it's acceptable
nothing to worry
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Child is active and alert....give zinc 5ml od for 14 days.....it's resolved it's own
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Greenish color may be due to bile content , could be normal if baby is otherwise normal
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Green poop appearing by 5-6 months in an exclusively breastfed baby is normal, it occurs as a part of teething process. Babies tend to put everything into their mouths, make sure to keep toys clean
Dark green poop is also seen if your baby is on iron supplements
Also check for readiness of baby for starting food, by 5.5 months you can try introducing sips of water, once turned 6 months start liquid food
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Dont worry green and yellow coloured stools are normal only unless until it is watery.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
It's normal
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Dr. Santosh Bangar
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Ahmednagar
A baby is feeding, and urine is normal, then there is no need to worry, monitor the activity of the baby
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