Does Consumption Of Ragi Cause Black Stools In A Child?

Posted on Thu, 12 Apr 2018

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Question : Hi doctor, I have started ragi for my 6 months daughter and she is passing stools in dark color and they are hard also. Is it normal?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Color of stool can show changes with changes in diet

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It is good to know that you have weaned your child and are giving ragi. The color of stool would vary with the variation in diet. It is normal and not a cause for concern. Hard stool indicates that water intake is inadequate and you need to increase the fluid intake.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (14 hours later)

Can I give her plain normal drinking water or some other fluids?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, you can give normal drinking water and other fluids (non-alcoholic) to the child.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (3 hours later)

Can we give barley water?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, you can give barley water.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T