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Black granules in stool

A 57-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frank Kuitems
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Well : What appears like white granules in the stool could be Something a person eight that is not fully digested like certain types seeds or could be sis ar... Read More
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Dr. Peter Kurzweil
Internal Medicine 52 years experience
Stool exam: White 'granules' most likely represent a parasitic organism called pinworm, most common in children. It could occur in adults, and can be spread by be... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Charles Cattano
Gastroenterology 41 years experience
Possibly melena?: Dark-colored stools may result from iron supplements, foods you eat (like a lot of spinach), substances (like peptobismol), but most significantly sug... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mark Owolabi
Family Medicine 8 years experience
Yes, you need to follow up with your gastroenterologist as it seems your disease is still quite active. Optimization of your medications may be needed... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Klauber
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
None: Used primarily for promoting breast milk production in women. Used in asia for its supposed rejuvinating properties without any scientific evidence. C... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeff Livingston
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Needs exam: Lumps, bumps, blisters and other skin abnormalities on the genitals need to be evaluated. An examination will be needed to know the cause and treatmen... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Park
Dr. Jay Parkanswered
Pediatrics 52 years experience
Formula supplement: You do not have to completely give up breast feeding. You can still pump out breast milk even a small amount and feed your infant. Formula supplement ... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Oscar Novick
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Drugs: Both drugs are nsaids. Taken in combination you might soon develop gastritis or intestinal or renal bleeding.Take one or the other for pain but not b... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Skin lesions: Why is she taking acyclovir? Do the white bumps have a tiny dimple in them? Do they itch, bleed, burn? May be a viral infection called molluscum conta... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeff Livingston
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Fluid is normal: An AFI of 9.5 cm is normal. It is not low. At 36 weeks an AFI less than 5 cm would be considered low. If you are taking these supplements make sure yo... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
Dr. Chan Hwang
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 29 years experience
Amla may help: Amla, or Indian gooseberry, is the most important medicinal plant in Ayurveda. Studies show that amla (Emblica officinalis) and some of its phytochemi... Read More
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