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Black tongue of 3 month old baby
Hi Doctor,
My daughter is 3 month old and from last 2 days her tongue colour changed to black. She is on mix of both breastfeed and formula feed.
Thanks in advance
Is it a matter of concern.
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Please review what other medications are you giving.
Please switch to exclusive breast feeding.
Please get her checked from a pediatrician locally to make sure any other underlying conditions are not present.
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Stop iron based syrups if they are being given.
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Please boil the bottle every time.
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Are u using any syrups.. usually occurs with iron supplements...no need to worry if it is due to that..
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Dr. Prashant Wagh
Pediatrician
22 yrs exp
Pune
If iron supplement is going on then most likely it’s a reason for black tongue.. clean tongue properly twice/ thrice a day
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