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Dark stools during pregnancy
I am 18weeks pregnant. I started iron tablets (livogen z) 4days back and i think since then I am getting dark (almost black colored) stools. Please let me know is it normal? Is it due to iron tablet? Or shall I go to doctor?
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Its due to iron med,its normal
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
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21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
It's a side effect of iron supplement
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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29 yrs exp
Bhopal
Passing black color stool may be due to iron tablets .
You can consult your Dr regarding regarding this .
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