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Black substance in infant stool

2024-01-01 17:39:09
Hi doctor today I noticed something black in my daughter's stool attaching photo She is less than 6 months old
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It is undigested food. No need to worry. It is quite common especially if formula fed

Answered2024-01-02 03:33:48

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Dear parents, If seen one day only than some things ingested If every day get stool examine.

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It's normal.

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It's normal

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