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Asking For Other, Male 8, Lahore

my son at stage of 3 months having chilydochal cyst and made surgery at 3 months. now he is healthy and normal and age about 8.5 months. now for last few days his stool colour is dark brown ( black). what's it's cause? is it dangerous? what treatment?

Pediatrician in Lahore - Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khalid Masood

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khalid Masood - Pediatrician

MBBS, FCPS (Pediatrics), PGPN (USA), IPPN (Australia) | Lahore

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271 Positive Reviews

If it’s dark brown it’s normal, but if it is black and baby is not taking any iron preparation then you should consult dr

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This is not black colour stool, this is not loose too.
Colour looks fine so dont worry and nothing to worry about this.....

Pediatrician in Karachi - Dr. Abdul Saleem

Dr. Abdul Saleem - Pediatrician

MBBS, MCPS (Peadiatrics), Diploma in Child Health | Karachi

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24 Positive Reviews

normal stool of infant may have different colours darkish may be due to iron syp or due blood perticularly if they are watery and mucoid

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