My 5 year old has been having bright green stools, is this normal?

Question

I have been noticing it for a week or so now, but she hasn't complained of anything hurting. I'm just concerned.

Answer 1

Twenty-five years ago I took all three of my children to the doctor for this condition. I was truly worried!

My doctor smiled and said "I have six kids of my own, it's from a food coloring in a drink!"

In my case, it was from Hawaiian Punch. It isn't dangerous in any way, just weird!

Answer 2

If she eats fruit loops (or other cereals like that), Hawaiian puch, kool-aid, that could have something to do with it. It has happened to me personally :(

Answer 3

What has she been eating?

Answer 4

It is very normal, It is all about the color of foods they are eating.

Answer 5

my son had the same thing a few weeks ago.  He only had it once though.  we were wondering if it was connected to a blue koolaid type drink that he had.  Not sure, though.

Answer 6

It has to be something he is eating. Bright green isn't natural, but if nothing is hurting, I can't see what could be wrong. It wouldn't hurt to take him to the Dr (this would most likely mean collecting a stool sample). Watch his diet, ask his school if they are feeding him something different or if at lunch his friends are sharing.

Answer 7

seriously...why would you ask random strangers about your daughter's health and not her pediatrician?

Answer 8

gatorade can do that to them...