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My 3 mo old is having dark greyish green stools for a month, sometimes sticky others watery. what could be the cause of this? haven't changed anything

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Color: As long as the stools have color that is a good sign. How rapid they pass often changes the color. Soy bases formula will often color the stools grey. As long as your child shows good growth color is fine. All the best.

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Answered 12/28/2016

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A member asked:

My 3 mo old is having dark greyish green stools for a month, sometimes sticky others watery. what could be the cause of this? haven't changed anything

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Amico Jr agreed

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