Black stool in 5 months old baby

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My baby was on iron supplement for the last 3 months. The supplement was stopped 2. 4 weeks back. Yet the baby's stool is dark green in color. I want to know 1. How long does it take for stool to come back to normal color 2. If it is not due to iron, what possibly cud that be? Thanks.

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Dr. Rajasekhar Laparoscopic Surgeon 43 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rajasekhar

Laparoscopic Surgeon 43 yrs exp Bangalore

It's not because of Iron.consult your pediatrician

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get stools examined for occult blood

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