Question 1

can antibiotics cause black stool?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: If you have tarry black stool, see your doctor asap, as it is an indication of bleeding in the intestine.

Question 2

can an antibiotic cause black stool?

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I don't specifically: Know of one that causes black stool. If stool is black, tarry and malodorous that could be melena (gi bleed). That would require prompt medical evaluation.

Question 3

can any of the usual antibiotics cause black stools?

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Not aware: Black stools may result by ingestion of materials which contain high iron content.  You should, however, make sure that nothing else is going on.  Any dr. Can check your stool to make sure that there is no blood present.  Also, why are you taking antibiotics?  Some can result in changes to the GI tract which are dangerous (i.e., clostridium difficile colitis, and others).

Question 4

can the antibiotic dicloxacillin cause black stool and intestinal bleeding? have been using for a week now and have black stool. what do i do?

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See your doctor: As indicated earlier, it is not feasible to know if the black stool is due to intestinal bleeding. It requires examination of stool. You ought to consult your doctor.

Question 5

can a red wine give you black stools?

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Haven't heard of : That.  Black, tarry, malodorous stool can be due to acidified blood  from higher in the gi. That would merit prompt medical evaluation.

Question 6

does black stool warrant a trip to the er?

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No: But it does warrant a trip to your gastroenterologist. 

If however you are feeling light headed or faint, or having chest palpitations, that warrants an immediate trip to your ed.

Question 7

can taking a probiotic pill cause black stool?

Accepted Answer

No: Taking iron containing preparations or peptobismol or having blood in your stool will make it black.

Question 8

is it worth a trip to the doctor for black stools?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Black stools can be a sign of bleeding inside your stomach or small bowell. So yes it is indicated to go see a doctor to rule out this problem.

Question 9

is having grayish/black stool normal for a 16 year old?

Accepted Answer

Diet vs problem: The poo color is a reflection of either diet or what your body added to the stool as a waste product. A gray/black stool could be the pepto-bismol you ingested for belly problems or a worrisome sign of abnormal bleeding in the digestive process. Write down all you remember eating over 4-5 days. If no pepto , take the list & a list of any symptoms & review them wit your dr.

Question 10

after you drink black coffee, is it normal to have a black stool?

Accepted Answer

I don't think so.: If you have black, sticky, malodorous stool that might be due to gastrointestinal bleeding (melena). If this is the case - please seek prompt medical attention.

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