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My 16 month old has hershbrungs (sp) disease and is stooling loose black colored stool that has a very foul smell. should i take him yo his gi doctor?
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HIRSCHPRUNG DISEASE: They usually have constipation instead of loose stools. It can be a sign of GI bleeding . Yes, have him examined.
Answered 6/10/2014
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