Because of what happens a green stool in a babe on artificial feeding
The appearance of feces can be used to judge the normal functioning of the newborn's intestines. But if during breastfeeding the stool depends on the mother's diet, then during artificial feeding it is influenced by various reasons.
Green chair on artificial feeding can be caused by an incorrectly selected mixture. Photo: Getty Especially frightening is the green mass on the diaper. This happens in the following cases:
- Adaptation after birth. For several days the newly born baby has an intestine cleared of amniotic fluid and gets used to a new diet.
- When switching to artificial feeding. It does not last long and is quite normal, as the stomach has to be reconstructed from breast milk into a mixture.
- As a reaction to food. This happens when using certain mixtures containing iron.
- With deducing bilirubin. In neonates, the content of this pigment, formed during the breakdown of hemoglobin, is high, and it is normal when it is excreted along with feces.
- Because of dysbiosis. Reproduction of pathogenic bacteria causes a discoloration of the stool.
- Infectious, viral and other diseases, congenital pathologies. This is the most dangerous of the causes of the green color of the stool. In this case, a doctor's consultation is needed.
If, in addition to the change in stool color, there is no unpleasant odor or foam, the baby behaves calmly, and his temperature does not rise, there is no need to worry.
What to do if the child has a green chair
You need to constantly monitor the appearance of your feces, andHaving discovered that it has turned green, you should examine the child and pay attention to his behavior. If no changes are found, try changing the formula, observe the baby. Change the feeding schedule. Let the child eat small portions, but more often. If during this period you gave the baby any medications or started complementary feeding, stop doing this immediately. Tell the pediatrician about any changes in the baby's stool. A serious illness may be hidden behind harmless symptoms. It is impossible to independently determine what caused the green stool in a child on artificial feeding. We can only make assumptions, try to somehow influence the situation, and the doctor will make an accurate diagnosis after receiving the test results. Therefore, if the stool is green for several days, or if malaise appears, it is necessary to pass a stool test for coprology and bacterial culture. The child is growing, complementary feeding is introduced to him, the formulas are changed in accordance with age. Any changes in diet can cause green stool, and you need to be ready to analyze the situation and take action in time if necessary. It is also useful to know:
