What Causes Dark Coloured Stool After Delivery?

Posted on Sat, 25 Oct 2014

Question: I have just had a baby 11 days ago and I have black poo I had this while I was pregnant is this normal during and after?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ganesh (3 minutes later)

It can be a normal findings during pregnancy, but after birth it should be change to normal. Stool examination will be helpful - as black XXXXXXX can be any blood containing should be ruled, other thing is if you are on any medication - this symptoms does gives. get an appointment with your GP to get investigated further. Good luck.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ganesh (4 minutes later)

I have been put on iron tablets before and after birth also antibiotics and claxane due to having a section could this be a reason or do I need to see my doctor urgently?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ganesh (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Iron Tablets - possible cause.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to health care magic. Dr. Ganesh B.

1.The reason for the black stools is most possibly due to the iron tablets - iron tablets. ( it is seen in almost every cases)

2.In some cases antibiotics does give the changes in the stool colour and consistency.

3.Recommendations - if you are symptomatic like pain or cramps in the abdomen then further assessment is required ( like stool examination and ultrasound abdomen). If not, then just take medication the things will normalise with the time. Good luck.

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