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Black stool

2020-07-15 08:38:13
PROFILE 23 weeks pregnant Non Veg (avoiding meat since Feb due to covid but having eggs) North Indian No allergies Weight before pregnancy 50.5 kg Weight now (after 23 weeks) 56.2 kg Height 5 ft CURRENT MEDICATION Folvite 5 mg 1 tab daily since 4 months for folic acid Shelcal M 1 tab daily since 2 months for calcium Tayo 60K 1 tab weekly since 2 months for vitamin D Orafor 1 tab daily since 2 days for iron Prohance Mom pdr - 1  spoon with milk since today for protein I am advised not to exercise due to low lying placenta CONCERN I had black stool today morning QUERY 1. Why did it happen ? Is it because of the iron tablet ?
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Answered2020-07-15 11:50:08

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Hi. Yes Iron tab cause black stools .

Answered2020-07-15 10:09:23

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