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My son is 21mths. we haven't changed his diet. for the last mth he's had extremely bright green bm's. he acts normal. should i be concerned?
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Green poop: If he is fine, then it probably not anything serious. Green poop can come about many ways. If he is not eating well or has diarrhea then bile can cause green poop. Check for any food coloring in foods, or popcycles or candy etc. Check everything he puts into his mouth.
Answered 10/5/2013
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Normal variation: The color of poo is derived from the waste pigment that end up in the bile, which is added to the intestines from the liver. It starts out an intense green, over time may change thru yellow to brown. The germs of the intestine convert the pigment as it transits the digestive tract. The less germ action the less color change.Loose stools are often a greenish color for this reason, diet matters.
Answered 12/9/2013
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