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What Causes Green Color Stools In A Child?

Hello doctor , my baby is 5 month old and now a days he is suffering from green stool. He use to do 7-8 times in a day ... now days only Brest feeding is not sufficient for my baby so I started to giving him cow milk . I am worried for my baby due to cow milk he is doing green stool or any thing else ... please ans my question
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Hello,

Green colour stool is a sign of gastroenteritis.

Consult a paediatrician and get evaluated.

Antibiotics have to be started at the earliest to prevent unwanted complications.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Green Color Stools In A Child?

Hello, Green colour stool is a sign of gastroenteritis. Consult a paediatrician and get evaluated. Antibiotics have to be started at the earliest to prevent unwanted complications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician