#AskTheExpert dark stool ke kya reason ho sakte hain,,, pahle ye bahot oreo khata tha toh samjh aata tha,,, aajkal kuch din se band kiye,,,, par abhi bhi constipation Aur dark hard stool,,,,, bahot pareshan hain

A. Good morning, Black poop can be caused by black foods, including licorice, oreo cookies or grape juice. Some medicines can cause black poop, including iron and Pepto-Bismol. Black stool can also be caused by bleeding in the stomach or upper intestine, in which case your child should see a doctor. For constipation- DO: Encourage your child to drink plenty of fluids. Stick to water or water with just a splash of fruit juice. ... Get your child moving. Exercise stimulates digestion and helps prevent constipation. Stock up on fiber-rich foods. ... Institute some sort of reward system. ... Use petroleum jelly.