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My 8-month-old baby passes pale stools often. Can jaundice at the time of birth be the cause?

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Dr. Vinodhini J.

Published At January 10, 2021
Reviewed AtMarch 14, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My daughter's thyroid level was 13, and bilirubin was 9 at the time of birth. After six days, our pediatrician told us to retake the test, bilirubin was 13, and the thyroid test showed T3- 91, T4-13.05, and TSH - 2.05. We kept her in blue light for two days then we came home. She is on formula feed and mother feed. She had constipation, and the doctor gave her laxative for two days, and Carmela digestive enzyme drops daily, then she was normal for up to six months. After that first, I started the ragi drink. She had constipation. She had loose stools, and the doctor gave her antibiotics, and got normal. From that time, she passes pale stools for some time. Now we retook her thyroid, and the report was T3-198, T4-9.0, TSH-1.05. It was normal, and the doctor gave her Bexilus 30 ml for days, zinc acetate daily, and vitamin D3 400 IU daily, but still, her stools were the same pale for some time and normal for some time. Should I take any other tests? What to do? She is very active, standing up and walking now without any support. I am feeding her apples daily.

Please advise.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

First of all, everything which you have said is normal except for pale stools. Can you send the picture of the stools if possible? Also, do not worry about initial jaundice. It will not happen again, usually. Walking well is a really good sign, which means there is no major problem for her. So no other tests are needed for now.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your query.

I have attached the file. The doctor gave her Digipen syrup and Bexilus C. Now the color is slightly changed, but sometimes it is very lighter than the image. Please suggest some food changes and natural remedies.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I have seen the color of stools (attachment removed to protect patient identity). And I am not that much concerned for now. You can give a semisolid diet and tiny pieces of normal food that you make at home. Continue the medication. Since it is almost ten months, I do not expect anything abnormal regarding jaundice and pale stools. If pale stools had happened before three months of age, then it might have been a worry. I feel it will improve. If it worsens day by day, then do contact me.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

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