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2021-05-23 19:10:01
Hello doctor i m 24 week pregnant, i have stools sometomes black and sometomes wkth black stools. I m currently taking rariset and bifolate. why i have this occational black stools?
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Black stools are indicative that you are taking iron tablets. Nothing to worry

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Black colour stools are a known side effect of iron tablets. No need to worry.

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It could be because of iron tablets

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