Patient's question:
My wife gave birth to a son a few days ago, and then yesterday, the color of the child's stool was green. I don't know what the reason is. Some people said it might be biliary atresia. I would like to ask if children with biliary atresia have green stools?Doctor's answer:
If there is biliary atresia, the color of the stool should be clay-colored. If the color is not right, further examination is recommended to confirm the diagnosis. Normal stool is yellow. Dark green stool may indicate indigestion, intestinal dysfunction, and other diseases. For example, a mixture of pus and green stool is a sign of acute intestinal inflammation. Additionally, consuming a large amount of vegetables or high acidity in the intestines can cause the stool to turn green. Green stool is often seen in infant diarrhea, accompanied by water or mucus, foam, and a sour smell. Stool obstruction may indicate biliary obstruction. It is recommended that infants with underdeveloped gastrointestinal systems change their diet.