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Current concern :black color stool, smell difference, slight weakness, night time crying, low food intake. My son 2 year 2 months now, 2 months before we consulted physician as the child seems irritated during night ,crying and we felt like it may due to stomach pain. Weight not increasing as well. Labs test showed borderline iron level, hb normal, vita d low. Last 2 months he had iron syrup .now stopped 2 weeks back. Started pediasure from 10 days. Now stool black colour with above mentioned concern. Current weight: 10.9 kg, birth weight 3.2 please provide your valuable inputs. Thanks anish.
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Pediasure contains iron, so black stools can be because of that just like in iron syrup. But other causes for blood in stools and malabsorption should be checked for and ruled out. Other causes for not gaining weight, dietary pattern, sleeping habits and if required some testing may be needed. You may consult a pediatrician at the earliest.
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