Question
Symptom Description: The baby has been having green stools for ten days now, but is still in good spirits. Feeding and sleeping are normal. Stools are green, urine is normal, and weight is normal. Previous Treatment and Effectiveness: Taken two to three bags of attapulgite powder. Desired Assistance: Want to know what to do.
Answer
Hello. A baby’s stools are usually yellow because they are stained by bilirubin (a yellow pigment) in the bile within the body. Sometimes, when the baby’s stools come into contact with oxygen in the air, the bilirubin changes to biliverdin, causing the stools to appear green on the surface, which is normal. If the baby has green stools with a distinct odor, it may be a sign of indigestion. In this case, you should appropriately reduce the amount of milk or dilute it. If the stools are also frothy, it indicates poor carbohydrate digestion, and you must reduce or stop feeding starch-based foods such as potatoes and similar vegetables.