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My 6 month old baby having black potty
My 6 months old baby seems to be having a black potty, he is fussy and eating around 60-80 ml at a go with a 2 to 2.5 hours interval.
I am attaching the picture here, please check and guide. I have consulted his pediatrician over whatsapp as the baby had fever 2 days back. Please advise.
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Understand your concern.
If your baby is having multiple episodes of similar color stools, will need to discuss clinical history with examination along with detailed history of past ongoing medications.
Could be due to some fortfied milk products or iron supplements...!
Stop them ASAP.
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consult for further set of investigations.
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It's normal if associated with iron supplements. Otherwise you should consult a Paediatrician.
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Can happen with iron supplements
Do a stool test
And we will know better
Stop all multi vitamins iron
Avoid ragi beet for few days
Monitor change n colour
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Is your kid taking any iron meds- it can happen with iron meds.
If not please visit your paediatrician
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Dr. Akansha Mittal
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
New Delhi
This can be due to certain food also like spinach or any other dark colored purée.
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