2006-06-21 07:15:53 · 17 answers · asked by pecoguy@sbcglobal.net 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
we went to the doctor this morning and he said to just watch it for a couple of days. he has not eaten anything out of the ordinary and has not taken any meds.
2006-06-21 07:28:51 · update #1
could be the vitamins he is taking,grape juice,will do it also, if you are concerned take him to his doctor.
2006-06-21 07:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black tarry stools are usually caused by blood in the stool. Especially if it smells really tart and pungent.
You need to see a doctor for that one. Blood in the stools could mean a lot of different things, so there's no way to know without an exam.
2006-06-21 07:18:27 · answer #2 · answered by double_nubbins 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could be just a crack in his skin that bleeds when he uses the bathroom. This especially happens if their stools are hard. Red blood is fresh, if it appears dark or coffee ground like it means it is old. If it is a crack then there is nothing the doctor will do but recommend more fluids and fiber. If it is not a crack that you can see then you have every right to go back to the doctor to find out what is really wrong.
2016-03-27 00:01:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diet. Same thing that could cause black tarry stools in a 42 year old.
2006-06-21 07:18:51 · answer #4 · answered by copromethias 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black, tarry stools are a sign of gastrointestinal bleeding and should be evaluated by a physician ASAP. While it's possibly something he ate (licorice?), it's a common enough sign of bleeding that you shouldn't take a chance.
2006-06-21 07:20:18 · answer #5 · answered by LazlaHollyfeld 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the stool is black call the doctor black means the child is bleeding.
2006-06-21 07:17:39 · answer #6 · answered by cutiepie81289 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
constipation maybe... if they 2 year old has trouble having a bowel movement after 3 days then i would take the child to the doctor just to make sure that it constipation or something else. try calling your pediatrician they can help you.
2006-06-21 07:18:45 · answer #7 · answered by ♠GrInD♠ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has the child eaten any black tar lately?
2006-06-21 07:18:12 · answer #8 · answered by martin b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blood...BLEEDING INSIDE.......... Have you gave the 2 year old any tummy meds some times they will make stool black....take baby to doc if your not sure.....FAST
2006-06-21 07:20:24 · answer #9 · answered by pitterpatter47 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't want to panic you- but unless he's been eating tar, I'd get him to a doctor. Sounds like bleeding to me. (Actually, if he's eating tar I'd see someone about that too.)
2006-06-21 07:19:09 · answer #10 · answered by niteowl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The iron content in the formula could be the cause.
try switching formulas...
2006-06-21 07:17:59 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋