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happy chick




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Feb 06 2022, 12:26 pm
my 2 yr old has been having dark black stool for a few days now. what could be causing it?
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dena613




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Feb 06 2022, 12:27 pm
Idk, but please speak to your doctor.
Doesn't sound healthy at all
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amother
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Post Sun, Feb 06 2022, 12:27 pm
Dark black can mean old blood, I would have it checked out
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dena613




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Feb 06 2022, 12:28 pm
According to Google, it can be caused by iron supplements or eating black foods.

any history of IBD?
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happy chick




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Feb 06 2022, 12:32 pm
dena613 wrote:
According to Google, it can be caused by iron supplements or eating black foods.

any history of IBD?


he was slightly anemic, so he was taking iron supplements. but he stopped taking them quite a few months ago, very unlikely to be related. I havent had him tested since.
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amother
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Post Sun, Feb 06 2022, 12:35 pm
As far as I know, it's often blood in the stool. I would be in touch with a Dr asap. Refua shelaima!
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amother
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Post Sun, Feb 06 2022, 12:40 pm
amother [ Alyssum ] wrote:
As far as I know, it's often blood in the stool. I would be in touch with a Dr asap. Refua shelaima!


Yes, and that could be causing the anemia too
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