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Should Loose Dark Green Stool In An Infant Be Of Concern?

dark green poop my son is 19 months and for the last few days has been having loose dark green poops..so dark that in some spots it alomost looks black..it also has a real unusual strong smell to it.she also doesn t like me changing his diaper since it started and although it s loose stool he has a hard time pushing it out. he is a healthy todler the has a (for the most part) healthy appetite should I be concerned ?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic.
Dark green stools are not normal.
It suggests infection.
It requires treatment .
Better consult pediatrician .
continue feeding as usual.
Sporolac one sachet twice daily may help.
Hope this reply is OK for you.
Further queries invited.
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
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Should Loose Dark Green Stool In An Infant Be Of Concern?

Hi, Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic. Dark green stools are not normal. It suggests infection. It requires treatment . Better consult pediatrician . continue feeding as usual. Sporolac one sachet twice daily may help. Hope this reply is OK for you. Further queries invited. Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.