hello my baby is 4 months old and is on iron supplement today he had so much has issue and his poop is dark red like maroon is this because of iron drops or should I be worried please tell me

1 Answer

ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician2 years ago

A. it might be because of iron drops, if ur baby is active than no worries. Consult your paedritician if stool consistency is watery, foul smelling, more frequent, bloody, pee count is less than 5-6 times.

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