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My son is 2 and has been pooping green like spinach poo for the past week now. no change in diet. is that normal? should i be concerned?

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Yes be concerned : Green stools could be blood if it is more dark garden brownish safe a few diapers and consult your pediatrician.

Answered 11/16/2013

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