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What Causes Bowel Movement Post A Meal?
Dear Doctor My son is 5 years old & goes to potty after every meal. sometimes his stool is black in color.He also complaints of stomach ache every now and then.Couple of weeks ago when I consulted a pediatrician , she requested me to do a scan and the result showed he had air & hence cramps/ ache in the stomach.As mentioned after every meal I have noticed he goes to potty & sometimes they are black in color.Kindly advice should I take him to a Dr again
Mon, 16 Jun 2014
Hi !
Common problem in a 5 year children is worms in the gut, they usually cause stomach pain, gastrointestinal disturbances.
Black stools are usually due to usage of Iron tablets , bleeding in GUT ,Liver disorder,worms in GUT.
So,consulting a pediatrician again is advisable and good.
Common problem in a 5 year children is worms in the gut, they usually cause stomach pain, gastrointestinal disturbances.
Black stools are usually due to usage of Iron tablets , bleeding in GUT ,Liver disorder,worms in GUT.
So,consulting a pediatrician again is advisable and good.
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