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toddler has black flecks in stool sometimes. sometimes constipated. had hemocult test neg 2 month ago but i still worry its dry blood. should i be?

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Dr. Frederick Dattel answered

Pediatrics 29 years experience

Retest for blood: Retest probably nothing.

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Are small black flecks in toddler stool usually just food, or something to worry about. Doesn't eat bananas.

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Is it normal to have black flakes mixed throughout stool in toddler? Still otherwise normal. Hemocult neg a few months ago. Still worried.

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