#asktheexperts my baby is 6 months and 26 days old. Paediatrician started his iron syrup. From that day he is doing black potty. is it because of iron Or something else?

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaFather of a 12 yr 2 m old boy4 years ago

A. if your child has been given iron supplementation should do not worry because of that only there is black colour motion and some time there could be constipation also so it is just because of that

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