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What Causes Dark Green Loose Stools During Pregnancy?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Hello doc, I am my 19th week of first pregnancy. For past 3 days I am having loose motions and the color of my stool is darkish green(sometimes blackish). I am very worried. Please tell me what causes the same..
Thu, 15 Mar 2018
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Hello,

The most common reason for dark green loose stools during pregnancy is food or water induced bacterial or viral infection, altering the gut flora homeostatic mechanisms.

Probiotics, antibiotics according to advice of OBGY with maintenance of hydration is most important here.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Causes Dark Green Loose Stools During Pregnancy?

Hello, The most common reason for dark green loose stools during pregnancy is food or water induced bacterial or viral infection, altering the gut flora homeostatic mechanisms. Probiotics, antibiotics according to advice of OBGY with maintenance of hydration is most important here. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel