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What Causes Greenish Stool Discharge After Delivering A Baby?
Hi I gave birth 5 days ago I was given IV antibiotics for strep b during labour and had diamorphine for pain relief. I am also on iron tablets for anaemia I went for my first bowel movement today since giving birth and it is pale green/grey coloured. Should I be worried?
Mon, 21 May 2018
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Taking iron tablets can alter the color of the stools. That can lead to grey color stools sometimes. If you are not having other symptoms like pain abdomen, increased frequency of stools etc, no need to worry. If you have any of the above symptoms better to inform to your doctor and get evaluated.
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Taking iron tablets can alter the color of the stools. That can lead to grey color stools sometimes. If you are not having other symptoms like pain abdomen, increased frequency of stools etc, no need to worry. If you have any of the above symptoms better to inform to your doctor and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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