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What Causes Dark Stools In A Baby While On Formula Milk?
hy, my baby is of 1 month and 18 days. since birth she is not taking mothers milk,also my wife had problem of flat nipples. now my baby is completely dependant on formula milk. her motions are dark in colour. along with formula milk ultra D3 syrup is also given to her. can you give the reason for dark stools?
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Dark stools could be due to formula or minor gastrointestinal tract bleeding.
I would suggest you to take stool routine test.
If blood is negative, be reassured.
Wishing your child good health
Regards
DR Arun
Thanks for writing to us.
Dark stools could be due to formula or minor gastrointestinal tract bleeding.
I would suggest you to take stool routine test.
If blood is negative, be reassured.
Wishing your child good health
Regards
DR Arun
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