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36weeks pregnant, occasionally havin black poop stain in my undies.is this fecal incontenence?i have gerd&taking iron supp 2xa day.having black stool?

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Could be the iron: Black stools are common when someone is on iron supplements but your doctor should make sure there isn't any blood in it.

Dr Killian and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/25/2014

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