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My two year old has had black tar like poop the past two days. he has no fever. ?

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Let e explain: Stools that look tarry, black, or bloody can be alarming to parents, but they are not always a sign of serious illness. Bleeding in the upper intestinal tract, such as the stomach. Iron supplements, pepto-bismol, black licorice. Good luck.

Answered 8/23/2016

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Black tarry stool: This may be an emergency. We describe GI bleeding when one has dark black and tarry stools with a bowel movement. Please get your child to their health car provider asap.

Answered 6/12/2015

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