Patient's question:
In the past two days, she has been having dark green bowel movements without diarrhea. Initially, the stool was a bit hard, then it became normal in color, followed by dark green stool. She is doing well mentally and eating normally. I haven't given her any vegetables or other foods. Why is she having green bowel movements?Doctor's answer:
This situation should be a manifestation of indigestion in the baby. It is recommended to go to the pediatric department of the hospital for a follow-up examination and a detailed check-up. For breastfed infants, normal stool appearance is yellow or golden yellow, with a uniform, creamy consistency and a slightly sweet and sour odor, but not foul. There is no obvious mucus, occasionally with small curd-like particles or a slightly greenish hue. The frequency is 3-5 times per day, and some infants may have 6-7 bowel movements daily, but each time the amount is not large, and the stool characteristics are good. Weight gain is normal, and the nutritional status is excellent, which is not a pathological condition and does not require any intervention.