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Dark  color stool - 4 month baby

2024-06-21 15:19:34
Hi doctors, My 4 month baby suddenly passing stool in dark black color for last 2 days. But the baby is active and doing all ok and no other symptoms. Do we need to worry on this? Kindly clarify us thank you!
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If baby is on iron drops, can pass black stool
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If continuing should rule out vit K deficiency

Answered2024-06-22 07:29:05

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Could be due to Iron

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Iron supplements

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Any fver any rashes on body

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