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2021-10-14 16:39:46
My baby about one and six month old has occasionally pass  dark color stool . He active and playful. My question is that  what are the causes of dark color stool.
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Most commonly it is due to indigestion. If you feel it is reddish or blackish, it may be blood mixed. Get stool routine test done to find out.

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Greetings, dark colour stools means which colour, there are more reasons for that kindly book a consultation so that I can guide you through

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