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What Causes Black Colored Stools?

Hello Doctor..... My kid is 3 years and 7 months old. All of the sudden his motion is black in color. this is happening for the last one week. He is eating normal food only. I don't know what is causing this.More over he eats his food and immediately he s going to toilet
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Hi,
There is no obvious reason for having black motion.
Have you started any vitamin syrup contain Iron which can give rise black stool.
Otherwise go for stool test for occult blood and if test is positive for occult blood then consult your doctor and get examined.
Ok and take care.
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What Causes Black Colored Stools?

Hi, There is no obvious reason for having black motion. Have you started any vitamin syrup contain Iron which can give rise black stool. Otherwise go for stool test for occult blood and if test is positive for occult blood then consult your doctor and get examined. Ok and take care.