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How To Treat Frequent Defecation In A 8 Months Old Child?

my 8 month old baby boy passed stool four times from morning. till yesterday he use to pass stool once a day that too hard and with a foul smell . today the color of the stool was black without any smell and was some form of liquid .was not harder. why is this. should i consult a doctor in person
Mon, 11 May 2015
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HI In KIDS WITH CONSTIPATION,IE WITH HARD STOOLS THEY INTERMITTENTLY PASS LIQUID STOOLS AND PRESENCE OF BLACK CO;OR NEEDS TO BE EVALUATED FOR ANY ANAL EXCORIATION.PLEASE SHOW TO A CHILD SPECIALIST AS HE IS PRONE TO MORE PROBLEMS
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How To Treat Frequent Defecation In A 8 Months Old Child?

HI In KIDS WITH CONSTIPATION,IE WITH HARD STOOLS THEY INTERMITTENTLY PASS LIQUID STOOLS AND PRESENCE OF BLACK CO;OR NEEDS TO BE EVALUATED FOR ANY ANAL EXCORIATION.PLEASE SHOW TO A CHILD SPECIALIST AS HE IS PRONE TO MORE PROBLEMS