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Is Yellow And Dark Green Stool In A New Born Normal?

Posted on Tue, 8 Feb 2022

Question: Hi my baby 3 mnth old taking tonoferon..his stool.colour is yellow with dark green along with dark brown ...is it normal?

Answered by Dr. Arun (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it is normal

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It is pretty normal for iron supplement to cause such stools.
No need to worry.
No treatment is required for this.
And don't stop iron supplements.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Arun (3 hours later)

Thanks...just an another one..in today's stool also seen some maroon rather deep maroon spokes....

Answered by Dr. Arun (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It's ok

Detailed Answer:
Hi
All these are normal with iron.
Maroon, brown, black..
No worries

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Arun (17 hours later)

Thanks....really stressless now...but just one as before put off that deep maroon in stool as well like thin line strip...is it also for iron supplement?

Answered by Dr. Arun (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes it is possible with iron.
But if any loose stools, check with your Pediatrician.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng