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Black dots in stool
Hello doctor i m 25 weeks pregnant and i get black dots like in stool everyday rest stool colour is normal. i did not have this issue before pregnancy.
i m taking 2 iron supplements everyday
can it be caused by that
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It is because of iron you are taking
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Iron causes darkening of stools. Not to worry
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Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sehrawat
Consultant Physician
11 yrs exp
Delhi
hello,black colour maybe due to the iron you eat in tablets or maybe something in your diet.blood can cause dark black tarry stools.to confirm stool for occult blood test can be done.
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Dr. Aman Gangwani
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5 yrs exp
Kanpur
Yes iron supplements can cause stool discolouration
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