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Father of a 4 yr 10 m old girl4 years ago
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#AskTheExpert Hello Doc, My 8 month baby girl is having black stool from last 15 days... it started after giving iron supplement. we have now discontinued the supplement 1 week back but black stool is still there.?

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ExpertDr.Deepinder Kaur DhawanObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago
A. if its happening again then its better to consult your paediatrician for proper examination of the child and do all routine investigation required And start treatment as advised by your doctor
Author of questionFather of 2 children4 years ago
A. Diet : 1. Banana. 2. Formula milk. 3. Cerlac 8.
banuMom of a 4 yr 10 m old boy4 years ago
A. black stool is caused by iron supplements. may be you baby is having iron rich food or iron fortified formula in his/her diet. if the baby is active you need not worry sometimes it might be due to bile pigments look closely for dark green color.
Nihita mittalMom of 4 children4 years ago
A. good evening lot of children have the problem of black motion occurs because of iron supplement it is not something to be worried about please check if the child is otherwise comfortable or showing any other signs of discomfort
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