#asktheexpert my son is 4 months old... he is taking iron supplements.. red traces in poop and loose motion

1 Answer

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. many times iron can cause gastritis as well as constipation or loose motion in some children and due to iron supplements the stool colour may be dark green to black. meet your doctor for change of medicine if required

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