Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Does Milk Of Magnesia Cause Dark Loose Stools In Children?
Will milk of magnesia cause black watery stpol?My Little girl who 8 years old has had bowel problems before .she is 4' tall and weighs 57 pOunds. She was born at 36 weeks. She has been constipated for about 2 weeks . She is not know we first gave her mom. So yesterday she had a bowel movement and it was black watery like. After that she used it 2 more times it was normal.I was wondering if the mom could have caused this black color.
Mon, 13 Mar 2017
hi, milk of magnesia does not cause black stools in child. If there are black stools then chances of intestinal infection, worm infestation, and bleed from anal tear can be there. you should do stool for routine microscopy test to see whether blood is present in stool or not. Depending on the report antibiotic needs to be started. Deworming should also be done. give soft diet to child.Take care.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Waterborne diseases
Loading Online Doctors....