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Toddler white poop
My 1 year 9 months old son is having viral infection since 2 days. He had vomiting and fever but after medication, vomiting is stopped. He is now having 99 around fever and he is drinking milk only (not breastfeeding). He is not eating much just had 4-5 bites of meal. Now today morning he has white poop foe which I am concerned. Please guide.
Medication- Eterna syrup, Calpol drops
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What to Do:
Since it's only one episode, observe the following:
✅ Next stools: Check if they return to normal brown color.
✅ Urine color: Should be clear to light yellow. Dark urine with pale stool = red flag.
✅ Jaundice signs: Yellow eyes or skin? If yes, seek immediate pediatric evaluation.
✅ Feeding and activity: Is the child eating, active, and urinating normally?
When to See a Doctor:
If white stool persists beyond 1-2 episodes.
If associated with yellow skin/eyes, dark urine, poor appetite, or vomiting.
If child is very drowsy or irritable.
Summary:
One white stool during fever is not uncommon and can be observed, but repeat episodes or any associated signs of liver problems (jaundice, dark urine) need urgent evaluation by a pediatrician.
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One episode of white poop should not be a cause for worry. Keep him hydrated and watch for urine output.
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Poop colour changes are normal. They are due to indigestion. Nothing to worry about if he is active, passing urine and check up is normal. Child will eat little less during illness. Visit a pediatrician for a check up
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult once for discussion
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Dr. Devaraja
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
A single occurrence of pale stool is generally not a significant concern. It may arise due to indigestion or improper digestion. Therefore, we can take a wait-and-see approach, provided the child is otherwise in good health.
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
One episode of pale stools should not be of any concern. Keep monitoring further.
Try to give some liquids/semi solid food for the child
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Dr. Anjali Maini
Pediatrician
33 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Poop colour by itself is not a cause of concern. In children often a reflection of dietary intake
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If child recovering, not to a cause of concern
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If abdominal pain or yellow eye discolouration it is a cause for concern
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Ok to increase appetite give syrup Aristozyme 5ml once daily for 15 days
While coloured poop in this case is normal only
Nothing to worry
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