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What Causes Black Colored Stool?

Posted on Wed, 14 May 2014

Question: Hi,
I am 20 weeks pregnant and doing well.
i am having black colored stool daily from last 1 week, but i dont have any constipation problem till now.
Daily i am taking livogen z and macalvit 500 tablets as prescribed by doctor.
Please advice me if this is common during pregnancy or should i consult doctor immediately.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
LIVOGEN-Z contains ferrous fumarate + folic acid. All the iron preparations like this when taken orally cause a black tarry discoloration of the stool. There is no need to worry. This is not suggestive of any pathology. You need not rush to your doctor. The stool color will return back to normal as soon as you stop taking the iron supplementation.
It is good that you do not have any constipation. Take more of green leafy vegetables , fresh fruits , whole grains , pulses etc for a healthy baby. Eat frequent but small meals.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (26 hours later)

Thanku Dr. XXXXXXX

I have 1 more doubt -

I normally drink 1 litre of lemon water daily in the morning before brkfast.
(1 litre of water + 1 lemon juice added)

I am having this from last 3 years and i see good health benefits.

But my doubt is, can i continue to drink even during pregnancy?

Will it create any problem in baby development?

Sorry if i am bothering u a lot... but Please advice me on this.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can take it.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You are not bothering me. We are there to help you.
Taking lime juice during pregnancy is not harmful. You can continue taking this as earlier and continue with your healthy lifestyle.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar