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2019-02-11 08:27:34
Hi doctor, My son is 1.5 years and is black tarry stool from past 2 days and he is not taking iron supplement We are giving him gutpro and diof as he is suffering from loose motion from last 4 5 days. Please suggest.
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black tarry stools suggest infection in gut. i will like to know weight n dose. investigations needs to be done now.

Answered2019-02-11 11:30:36

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Do a stool RE....loose motion still continuing

Answered2019-02-11 08:38:41

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