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My baby is 4 months old He has been doing green stool with some black and red spots. He is on BF and 2 times FM per day . please suggest what can be the reason
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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy11 months agoA. Green stools in babies can be fairly common, especially when they are on a mix of breastfeeding (BF) and formula milk (FM), but the presence of black and red spots is concerning and could indicate the following:
1. Blood in Stool:
Red spots could be fresh blood, which might result from:
Small tears (fissures) in the baby's anus, often caused by straining during bowel movements.
A possible milk protein allergy, especially if the baby is reacting to the formula or something in your diet if you're breastfeeding.
Black spots may be digested blood, which could come from:
A small amount of bleeding from your nipples (if breastfeeding).
Internal bleeding from the stomach or intestines (this is less common but more serious).
2. Iron in Formula: Some formulas are fortified with iron, which can cause dark green or black-colored stool. However, this typically doesn’t explain the red spots.
3. Infection or Irritation: An intestinal infection or inflammation can cause changes in stool color and the presence of blood.
What You Should Do:
1. Consult a Pediatrician Immediately: Blood in the stool, whether fresh (red) or digested (black), should be evaluated by a doctor, especially in a baby so young. The pediatrician may want to examine the stool and possibly perform tests.
2. Monitor for Other Symptoms: Keep an eye on any other signs such as fever, irritability, vomiting, or changes in feeding or activity level, and share these with your doctor.
3. Check Your Diet (if breastfeeding): If the cause is a possible milk protein allergy, your pediatrician might suggest eliminating certain foods from your diet (like dairy) or changing the formula.
Please seek medical attention as soon as possible to ensure your baby's safety. Blood in stool at this age can require immediate evaluation.
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