Question 1

my husband has took licorice root for a week1/2. last night he got severe kidney pain and stomach pain. body temp ranges from 95.1-97.2. pain gone now?

Accepted Answer

You haven't said why: your husband was taking the licorice root. What did he think he was treating? If he has something serious he may be masking the problem rather than treating it. I suggest he make an appointment with a health care professional for a thorough evaluation. Pain is NEVER a good sign even when it goes away quickly and often says there is something bad happening in the body.

Question 2

severe upper stomach pain like a vise. bad after eating, bad on an empty stomach, i think i have a ulcer. can i use dgl licorice will it stop the pain?

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DGL licorice: Although an ulcer is one possible cause of your pain, there are many other potential causes also. DGL licorice would not cause your pain to resolve even if your pain is due to an ulcer. Your best bet is to see your doctor for a diagnosis of the cause of your pain. In the meantime, try omeprazole 10mg each morning. Do not take this for longer than two weeks without a diagnosis.  Good luck.

Question 3

extreme stomach pain and black poo. what is wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

Black Stool: Stomach pain and black stool may be indicative of an ulcer or an upper gastrointestinal bleed.  You should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Question 4

i have been experiencing severe stomach pain for about a month and  green diarrhoea and sick bile with black chunks for 2days and getting concerned?

Accepted Answer

"black chunks": A bit confusing, but sounds like you have vomited black chunks in context of severe stomach pain.  This is an indication to go to the ER NOW!  Black chunks are likely a sign of bleeding from or near the stomach, which can be deadly if things worsen.

Question 5

i just recently noticed i have small black chunks in my stool.. like chocolate chips.. i don't have stomach pain and my stool is normal in color.

Accepted Answer

Concerning: This is concerning for internal bleed.  Since not diffuse in the stool, bleeding is not likely above the large bowel.  Since it may be clotted or partially digested blood, not likely in the distal colon or rectum.  Discuss with a physician as the rest of your medical history is critical here.  You may need to have blood tests done and maybe even a colonoscopy.

Question 6

black foamy stool in adult male with stomach pain and fever?

Accepted Answer

Check with GI: Could be upper GI bleeding(ulcer).

Question 7

recently started having black stools, have stomach pain as well.

Accepted Answer

Likely: Time to see a doctor. Black stools may reflect only what you have eaten, or could be old blood firm stomach gastritis or an ulcer. I cannot tell what it is on this online forum. Needs a physician examination.

Question 8

my lips become black, dark purple-blue; accompanied by stomach pain.. does it have anything to do with my long periods of not eating?

Accepted Answer

The lips are a: "red herring" i would say.   Ibuprofin not good if having stomach pain, meet to try something for stomach acid like tagament or zantac.  I assume you have regular headaches, thus ibuprofin, on sertraline but still not sleeping well? You may be clinching teeth at night making headaches worse, if so low dose Clonazepam may help.  Try tylenol, (acetaminophen) get on acid reducer, Prilosec otc if can afford. Gd luc.

Question 9

yesterday i had severe gas, stomach pain attacks. now i have brown, hard stool followed by very dark, soft stool with a black material. is it serious?

Accepted Answer

Black stool: A stool GUAIC test, or hemocult test, is needed to ensure there is no blood in your stool since bleeding in the stomach and intestines is life threatening. Blood can turn the stool a black, tarry color. Dark stools can also be caused by pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate). See a doctor today.

Question 10

hey doctor i dont know i woke yesterday with a stomach pain and vomit a (brownish /black) and it lasted for 24hours i had experienced that2or3monthsag?

Accepted Answer

Stomach: Stomach pain with the description you mentioned could come from ulcers. Ulcers could cause mild bleeding. Blood irritates stomach and could predispose vomiting. This is one of many differential diagnosis. Avoid spicy foods, drink a lot of water, avoid highly condimented food. PPI trial could also help. (Proton pump inhibitors)

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My husband has took licorice root for a week1/2. last night he got severe kidney pain and stomach pain. body temp ranges from 95.1-97.2. pain gone now?

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Severe upper stomach pain like a vise. bad after eating, bad on an empty stomach, i think i have a ulcer. can i use dgl licorice will it stop the pain?

A member asked:

Extreme stomach pain and black poo. what is wrong with me?

A member asked:

I have been experiencing severe stomach pain for about a month and green diarrhoea and sick bile with black chunks for 2days and getting concerned?

A member asked:

I just recently noticed i have small black chunks in my stool.. like chocolate chips.. i don't have stomach pain and my stool is normal in color.

A member asked:

Black foamy stool in adult male with stomach pain and fever?

A member asked:

Recently started having black stools, have stomach pain as well.

A member asked:

My lips become black, dark purple-blue; accompanied by stomach pain.. does it have anything to do with my long periods of not eating?

A member asked:

Yesterday i had severe gas, stomach pain attacks. now i have brown, hard stool followed by very dark, soft stool with a black material. is it serious?

A member asked:

Hey doctor i dont know i woke yesterday with a stomach pain and vomit a (brownish /black) and it lasted for 24hours i had experienced that2or3monthsag?

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