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Red flakes in baby poop

2021-01-27 06:26:29
As per doctors recommendation we have started solids 10 days ago and his poop was normal till yesterday but when we started trifer and bevon drops we started to observe red flakes in his poop. Just wanted to know if its because of the iron drops or is it a cause for concern
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Hi, Stool looks normal. Get a stool routine test to rule out blood.
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Continue complementary feeds. Nothing to worry if child is active and playful

Answered2021-01-27 09:32:42

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Thank you for your question, and thank you for the detailed history with image. Don’t worry this is not look like abnormal and it can be more when you will give him tomato or beet root. This is due to iron drop.
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Continue solid food as complimentary food

Answered2021-01-27 08:01:47

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