Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
184 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Green And Watery Diarrhea, On Fruit And Vegetables Porridge. What Is Going On?

Hello. I have a 5 month old baby and this evening she had green very watery diarrhea. There was actually a pool of green water in her nappy. She is bottle fed four 210ml bottles a day and has baby porridge mixed with a fruit in between her first and second bottles of the day. I am also trying her on taster foods just before her third bottle. This is literally just carrots, sweet potatoe just an ice cube amount. She also had bits of carrot in her poo. Can you help? I was worried she may have an infection. Her poo is generally quite runny and I haven't really noticed it thickening due to solids. Thanks
posted on Fri, 12 Apr 2013
Twitter Tue, 23 Apr 2013 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 24 Apr 2013 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Pediatrician,  's  Response
Hi,

Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.

It seems your child is having mild diarrhea due to some contamination of feeds.

Nothing to worry.

Monitor and maintain her hydration.

Give sips of oral rehydration fluids like Pedialyte to maintain her hydration.

Undigested vegetable matter is seen in infants stool and it is normal, and during diarrhea the rapid passage in gut leads to undigested food particles.

Consult your Pediatrician for the assessment of the child and for specific treatment.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Diarrhea


Loading Online Doctors....
Green And Watery Diarrhea, On Fruit And Vegetables Porridge. What Is Going On?

Hi, Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic. It seems your child is having mild diarrhea due to some contamination of feeds. Nothing to worry. Monitor and maintain her hydration. Give sips of oral rehydration fluids like Pedialyte to maintain her hydration. Undigested vegetable matter is seen in infants stool and it is normal, and during diarrhea the rapid passage in gut leads to undigested food particles. Consult your Pediatrician for the assessment of the child and for specific treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Regards.