Patient's question:
Patient age: -1My baby is four and a half months old and has been having green stools. Today, I also noticed yellow. The green stools have been going on for almost a month. She doesn't eat much and now weighs only 14 pounds. She doesn't sleep well and hasn't seen a doctor yet. What should I do? She doesn't eat much.
Doctor's answer:
Some parents believe that if a child has green bowel movements, it is due to some kind of excessive fright, which is incorrect. The possible reasons for green stools in babies are:1. Infants may experience spitting up and green bowel movements when they have a cold or digestive issues. If you cannot determine which condition is causing it, you should see a doctor for a thorough examination of the stool. If there is an infection, active treatment is necessary. If the test results are normal, it may be due to indigestion or a cold in the abdomen.