Can Folic Acid Cause black poop

2021-08-09 03:48:34
Hello doctor yesterday i have consumed one A to Z multivitamin which has folic acid also. Did poop four times 3 times normal poop 4th time it was black is that harmful? Do i need to visit doctor. I have gallbladder removal 3 weeks before?
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usually iron supplements can cause but if it is persistent then rule out melena, which can be due to blood in stools
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stool complete examination

Answered2021-08-09 05:19:52

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