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My three year old is having black stools for the past two day's what causes it?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

BLACK: stools are concerning since they can represent upper (stomach) GI bleeding. HOWEVER, dietary intake ( eg: blueberries) or IRON supplements can also result in blackish stools...A SIMPLE STOOL TEST will give the answer...get it ASAP... Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 3/17/2018

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Diet: It is likely from the diet. If he appears unhealthy and this issue persists for more than a week, talk to your doctor.

Answered 3/28/2019

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