1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Child Health Issues

  4. Baby passed hard stool which was black.

Baby passed hard stool which was black

2025-12-13 20:19:38
My baby is 7 months old ans he passed hard stool today which was black on the outside but when o break it - it's green , orange and brown on the inside . He did not poop for a day . Started solid a month back and is on iron drops but i did not give him Iron drops yesterday . He is always constipated and cries while he poops . Is it concerning ??
326 Views

Answers (5)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact number: 97012307 two nine Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology

Answered2025-12-14 16:39:18

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Unabsorbed iron turn to black colour by bacteria..For constipation u can use anal suppository; treat the cause by proper dilution. of the feeds.

Answered2025-12-14 13:40:35

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
The baby's symptoms, particularly the hard stools and crying during bowel movements, indicate constipation, which can be concerning due to the discomfort it causes. The black color of the stool is a common and expected side effect of iron supplementation.

Answered2025-12-14 11:06:48

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Black stools are due to iron syrup and so is the constipation. Nothing to worry. Increase the fibre content of food, increase hydration

Answered2025-12-14 16:50:40

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Black coloured stools are due to IRON SYRUP and it's side effects don't worry once u stop Iron syrup Stools become normal

Answered2025-12-14 12:12:03

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Know What Your Stool Tells you About Your Health

Dr. Amrita Sharma

Although stool is a waste product for body but it's timely formation, elimination, its amount, consistency, colour and o ... Read more

Blood in Stool

Dr.Kumar Parth

Blood in the stool means there is bleeding somewhere in your digestive tract. It may be a local bleed or may be bleeding ... Read more

A Guide to Starting Your Baby on Solid Foods

Dr.Rushabh Mehta

Annaprashan (first rice-eating ceremony) What is annaprashan?Annaprashan is a Sanskrit term, which literally means "grai ... Read more

How to Take Care of Your Baby

Dr.Rushabh Mehta

Here are a few guidelines:SwaddlingSwaddling your baby helps your baby feel warm and secure like in the womb. Lay the bl ... Read more

How to Find Which Hearing Aid Suits Me the Best?

Mr.Sivaprasad Reddy

Hearing aid is a digital electronic device that amplifies sounds to meet the reduced hearing power. Hence it has a bundl ... Read more

Why Shouldn't Parents Delay Their Baby's First Dental Visit?

Dr.Damini Agarwal

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the first dental visit of a child should be scheduled a ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

My 6 months old Baby

146246 Views
My baby is 6 months old and for more than 10 days her poop is in green color. she is very active and noth ...Read More

Baby poop ( 2 months old)

22694 Views
Hi, my baby is 2 month 6 days old and passes green poop 2-3 times in 24 hours. It's not smelly . There is ...Read More

8month old baby pooping 6-7 times a day

18391 Views
Hello, My 8th month old twin baby is pooping a lot.. Hard stools.(normal) . 6 times a day.. I started wit ...Read More

Green stool in a month old baby

11131 Views
Hello, My baby is passing green stool from past one week. She is breastfed. I m giving her gripe water an ...Read More

My baby boy is 20 days old and he stool

5495 Views
My baby boy is 20 days old and he passes sh semi watery stool with gas during and after breastfeed in sma ...Read More

No stool from last 2 days 2 months baby

64 Views
Baby of 2 months 20 days. Previously used to pass stool almost 10-15 times daily. But from last 2 days no ...Read More

4 month old baby, loose stools

131 Views
Hello, I have a 4 month old baby boy. He is suddenly having loose stools. He passed four times in a span ...Read More

5 months old baby loose foamy stool

160 Views
My baby is almost 5 months old and passing loose foamy stool now in green color. He is taking tasiron alr ...Read More

Daughter passes stools frequently

59 Views
Hi! My daughter is 21 months old. She passes stools often, around 5-7 times in a day. Although it's not l ...Read More

6 months old baby not pooped for 2 days

307 Views
Hello, my baby is 6 months and it's been a month since we have started his solids and he used to poop onc ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.