What is the reason for green stool? These methods can help you find out the reason

Stool is an important indicator for checking a person's physical health. Whether it is an adult or a child, when going to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor will ask "How is your bowel movement?", especially when the stomach is uncomfortable. This shows the importance of defecation. Many people find it strange that their stool is green in color when observed. So what is the reason for this? What is the difference between adults and children?

1. First, let’s talk about the situation for adults. It is actually very simple. If you do not feel any discomfort in your body, do not have stomach pain, and your stool is green but formed, then it may be due to eating certain foods. Stop eating those foods temporarily, and if your stool returns to its normal color, there is no need to worry. On the contrary, if diarrhea and other symptoms occur at the same time, you need to get checked out. The same is true for children after adding complementary foods.

Second, there are newborn babies . Because these babies are too young and cannot express themselves, we can only know the reasons and find solutions through careful observation.

(1) First, let’s talk about babies who are exclusively breastfed. If your baby only drinks breast milk, but his stools are green and small in amount, it may be that the baby is not drinking enough milk and is hungry. At this time, as long as the mother makes sure the baby is well fed, the green stool will turn back to its normal golden color.

(2) Secondly, indigestion can also cause the baby's stool to turn green. At this time, you should pay attention to whether the baby is irritable or has a bloated belly. Mothers of babies who are breastfeeding should pay attention to a light diet, and babies who are feeding on milk powder should pay attention to the correct method of mixing the milk powder.

(3) It could be that the baby is in the tummy. In this case, just make sure to warm the baby's tummy and everything will be fine.

(4) If the above situations occur and you follow the methods, but your baby's stool is still green and his urine becomes less, and he cries and is restless, in a bad mood, and resists breastfeeding, then he may be unwell. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a check-up.

Whether adults or children, they may have green stools. You can refer to the above method to eliminate it, but if the situation is still uncertain, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a check-up to be more reassuring.