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Thick poop
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
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Yes all of it is normal; iron also alters stool consistency and colour
Also your diet will !!
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Not looking significant.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
It's normal
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Dr. SK KJM Alisha
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6 yrs exp
Lucknow
Hi. With iron drops that can happen. Dont worry if its not large in quantity watery or any blood
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