Black substance in infant stool

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Asked for Female, 1 Years

Hi doctor today I noticed something black in my daughter's stool attaching photo She is less than 6 months old

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Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis

Pediatrician 24 yrs exp Pune

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It is undigested food. No need to worry. It is quite common especially if formula fed

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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra

Pediatrician 4 yrs exp Rajkot

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It's normal

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Dr. M.L.Kothari

Pediatrician 42 yrs exp Jaipur

Dear parents, If seen one day only than some things ingested If every day get stool examine.

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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas Pediatrician 3 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas

Pediatrician 3 yrs exp Pune

It's normal.

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