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I using iron supplements can this make my stool black and im eating dried fruit which is causing to make my stomach cramps and runny is this normal?
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YES: IRON can make the stool black! Dried Fruit can lead to runny stools Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 9/18/2016
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