Is Pink Colour Stool In A Child A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Fri, 25 Mar 2016

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Question : My grandson has pink in his stools should my daughter in law be worried about it?

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Considerations

Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.

A couple of thoughts about what you have described. It is possible that stool color can change based on coloring of foods or drinks which are consumed by a young child.

certain fruit juices or fruit punches can cause discoloration of stool.

Also if a child is constipated it can sometimes cause a bit of bleeding which can look pink in the stool as well.

I would recommend continued observation for the time being. If the symptoms do not improve or if you noticed increasing discoloration of the stool or actual blood in the store then I would bring it to the attention of the pediatrician.

As long as the child is otherwise acting and feeling well I don't think this is something of major concern but should be watched closely.

Thank you again for sending the question.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga

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