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22 month old has had 2 loose poos today, the second was pitch black. she hasn't had anything different in her diet and is not on meds. she seems happy?
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Probably normal: Pitch black stools can come from bleeding in the upper GI tract. Some meds, like pepto bismal, can cause it. Usually, however, it's just some black pigment produced by some of teh normal bacteria. If it persists see your md.
Answered 6/10/2014
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