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My six month old son has dark green stringy poo. is that normal?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Dark green poo: It may be normal it depends on what he is consuming formula, breast milk or baby food.

Dr Russo and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/19/2015

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