Question 1

my husband's been having loose stools quite often . he's recently had problems with kidney stones and i'm just wondering if this is connected?

Accepted Answer

No, but...: Kidney stones are not directly connected with loose stools, but the drugs used for stone-related issues such as antibiotics, pain medication, or alpha-blockers, e.g., tamsulosin, may indirectly induce loose stools. So, trace down the onset of loose stools in association with the timing of starting medications, and bring those to Doc for review, analysis, more Hx, physicals, and possible tests...

Question 2

i am suffering with loose stools.  not sure if it's an allergy or related to my 
gall stone.

Accepted Answer

Loose stools: Most likely due to gallbladder disease.  If your gallbladder is not working due to stones, whenever you have a fatty meal you will have trouble digesting the fat and will have loose stools.

Question 3

can omeprozole cause stomach upset gas and loose stools. doctor prescribed for gerd symptoms but actually feel worse . did not have stomach upset or gas and loose stools. with other symptoms. also, found out i have gall stones after ultrasound ?

Accepted Answer

Probably,: and also can be attributed to indigestion due to gall bladder problems, you may want to communicate that to your doctor as you may need a different management plan, best wishes

Question 4

i am having blackish brown loose stool is this is because i am taking a anti acid tablet daily ?

Accepted Answer

No: Go and see a doctor and provide a full history and allow yourself to be examined. Good luck and best wishes.

Question 5

i recently started having some loose stools that are black. i don't take iron or anything. i have ate a lot of salad lately. not sure what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Stools that are black: Green	Food may be moving through the large intestine too quickly, such as due to diarrhea. As a result, bile doesn't have time to break down completely.	Green leafy vegetables, green food coloring, such as in flavored drink mixes or ice pops, iron supplements.
Light-colored, white or clay-colored	A lack of bile in stool. This may indicate a bile duct obstruction.	Certain medications, such as large doses of bismuth subsalicylate (Kaopectate, Pepto-Bismol) and other anti-diarrheal drugs.

Question 6

what to do if i have black loose stool, what is the cause?

Accepted Answer

Blood loss from gut: Black stool can be a result of many things, bleeding in your intestine, taking iron supplements, eating certain foods, or taking vitamins.  Because it might represent an acute bleed in the stomach or intestines, seeking medical attention as soon as possible is important.  Call your physician and make an appointment to be seen ASAP

Question 7

is black colored soft (not loose) stool is a known side effect of 'ecod plus' for 50+ females ?

Accepted Answer

Nope: No.Ecod-Plus is cod liver oil (yummy!)&amp; vitamin E.If you're not taking iron supplements or bismuth- containing medications (like Pepto-Bismol)then that black color could be from blood passing down the intestinal tract from higher up(usually near the stomach),especially if it starts getting real soft &amp; sticky, like tar,&amp; smells like nothing you have ever smelled before(and I don't mean a potpourri)

Question 8

for the last 3months i have had bloated feeling most of the time.loose stool mostly 1st time in am. i noticed small black specks on paper at times?

Accepted Answer

You should be seen: I would see a doctor very quickly, specifically a gastroenterology to do a good physical exam and run some testa.

Question 9

help please! is black loose stools common or should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If you black stools are tarry (sticky) with a foul odor that would be cause for concern. That could be related to GI bleeding.

Question 10

is black colored soft (not loose) stool a known side effect of 'orofer xt' taken along with 'ecod plus' for 50+ female ? why is it soft ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Iron makes it black.  It would not cause it to be soft but something in the vitamin could. A soft stool is not  worrisome.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Black stones with loose stool

A member asked:

My husband's been having loose stools quite often . he's recently had problems with kidney stones and i'm just wondering if this is connected?

A member asked:

I am suffering with loose stools. not sure if it's an allergy or related to my gall stone.

A member asked:

Can omeprozole cause stomach upset gas and loose stools. doctor prescribed for gerd symptoms but actually feel worse . did not have stomach upset or gas and loose stools. with other symptoms. also, found out i have gall stones after ultrasound ?

A member asked:

I am having blackish brown loose stool is this is because i am taking a anti acid tablet daily ?

A member asked:

I recently started having some loose stools that are black. i don't take iron or anything. i have ate a lot of salad lately. not sure what's wrong?

A member asked:

What to do if i have black loose stool, what is the cause?

A member asked:

Is black colored soft (not loose) stool is a known side effect of 'ecod plus' for 50+ females ?

A member asked:

For the last 3months i have had bloated feeling most of the time.loose stool mostly 1st time in am. i noticed small black specks on paper at times?

A member asked:

Help please! is black loose stools common or should i be worried?

A member asked:

Is black colored soft (not loose) stool a known side effect of 'orofer xt' taken along with 'ecod plus' for 50+ female ? why is it soft ?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?