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A member asked:
My son is 3 and doesnt flush. i noticed that when his poop sits there a green pool forms around it. normal?
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No concern: Unless the stool is red like blood, black like tar, or completely colorless, the color is usually of little concern. Green stool or green coloration to the water can be normal. Don't worry about it.
Answered 5/16/2015
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