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What Causes Oliguria And Green Stools In An Infant?

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Posted on Thu, 4 May 2017
Question: My newborn. 5days old has not peed in 24 hours and has little poops greenish
Color looks a little mucus should I be concerned
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Answered by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Passing urine upto age of 48 hours is normal

Detailed Answer:
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I won't get worried if the baby has passed urine first time within 48 hours of life as it is very common and is normal in newborns.
Initial stool's color, consistency and frequency may vary. During first 2-4 days of life baby passes greenish black color stool with tarry consistency.
As your baby has passed stool within 36 hours, this is also normal. Delayed passage of stool in newborn is defined as not passing stool within first 24-36 hours of life.
I would like to know whether the baby is still passing green colored stool or the color has changed now. Also the baby should pass urine at least 4 times a day after initial 2 days.

I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more queries.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain

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Practicing since :2006

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What Causes Oliguria And Green Stools In An Infant?

Brief Answer: Passing urine upto age of 48 hours is normal Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for choosing this platform I won't get worried if the baby has passed urine first time within 48 hours of life as it is very common and is normal in newborns. Initial stool's color, consistency and frequency may vary. During first 2-4 days of life baby passes greenish black color stool with tarry consistency. As your baby has passed stool within 36 hours, this is also normal. Delayed passage of stool in newborn is defined as not passing stool within first 24-36 hours of life. I would like to know whether the baby is still passing green colored stool or the color has changed now. Also the baby should pass urine at least 4 times a day after initial 2 days. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any more queries. Regards