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Thick poop

2024-04-30 09:58:26
Hello my baby is 3 month old...his poop looks little thick today...he is doing mixed feeding formula twice a day and breastfeeding remaining times...I never noticed like this...he recently started taking iron drops... could it be the reason...he passed motion after 2 days that's usual for him..it's not like hard rock...but it's not in ordinary consistency.. usually it's poop like peanut butter or watery..it's messhy...is this normal???
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It looks normal..yes iron can cause alteration in color and also bowel movements..But continuing the medication is very important

Answered2024-05-02 11:32:09

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Yes all of it is normal; iron also alters stool consistency and colour Also your diet will !!

Answered2024-04-30 10:24:46

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Not looking significant. 

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Hi. With iron drops that can happen. Dont worry if its not large in quantity watery or any blood

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It's normal

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