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My son is 4 month old and he has black poop what could it be ?

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Dr. Hien Tran answered

Black or dark: If black tarry, it needs to be checked out right way for gi bleed. However, if it is just very dark, it could be something he ingested. Medications can sometimes cause dark stools and certain foods can darken the stool. Very dark is ok, black abd tarry is not

Dr Tomeski agreed

Answered 7/17/2014

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