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My 4 months old baby stool color is grey. what are the reasons for grey color of stool and treatments. he is bottel feeding?

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?normal: This could be normal. White stools could signify liver disease. I would observe for a few days. Check with your dr. If persists.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Usually transient: Stool color changes are usually transient and not serious. Exceptions are: red to black stool; persistent chalk-colored stool.

Answered 8/25/2015

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