Question 1

my abdomen is distended along with constant discomfort;  along with feeling extremely fatigued. now light brown stool with black spots.concerned?

Accepted Answer

NOT good if melena: Dark-colored stools may result from iron supplements, foods you eat (like a lot of spinach), substances (like peptobismol), but most significantly suggests bleeding. When blood is denatured by acid in your stomach, as from ulcers, stools will turn tarry ("melena"). Blood may also be ingested from nose bleeds, bleeding gums. Stop any nsaid's you're taking, ; call your doctor right away 4 evaluation

Question 2

had bowel movement with bad cramps after 3-4 days, is this normal? stool was orange with black spots?

Accepted Answer

: I would say it is not normal. But if you have had this for years off and on may be normal for you. Most likely gut virus and local Dr will know what is going around

Question 3

very fatigue,passing light brown with black spots stool on today,only making bowel movements every other day,strong smelling dark yellow urine.

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General symptoms...: There are a lot of things that can cause these general symptoms.  If your urine is concentrated and you are constipated, make sure you are drinking LOTS of fluids.  If the black spots have any red in them, you should be evaluated.  Sometimes Pepto Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) can cause both constipation and black spots in stool.  If you have a fever or any other focused symptoms, see a doctot.

Question 4

can ibs sometimes cause black spots in stools, not tarry??

Accepted Answer

Sometimes is blood: Black spotting may result from iron supplements, foods you eat (like a lot of spinach), substances (like peptobismol), but most significantly suggests bleeding. When blood is denatured by acid in your stomach, as from ulcers, stools will turn tarry ("melena"). Blood may also be ingested from nose bleeds, bleeding gums. Silver-colored stool suggests bleeding from the biliary tree. Get checked pls.

Question 5

14 year old girl had gastroenteritis for 8 days now. black spots in her stool. she ate dragonfruit yesterday. what is the cause of black spots?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenteritis: Dragon fruit, as you know, has small black seeds in it -- I wonder what are the 'size' of these black spots in her stool? Black stool can mean blood (when it's black like asphalt), and sometimes a medication (iron or peptobismol) can lead to dark color. 8 days seems like a long time to have gastroenteritis - I would suggest seeing a doctor to get the proper diagnosis and create the best treatment.

Question 6

black spots in stools, usually brown, stomach upset, constant anxiety, bloating, no pain at all, possible causes?

Accepted Answer

Concerning: black in stool is strongly suggestive of bleeding usually within the stomach. Your other symptoms are consistent with stomach issue as well, although there are other potential causes. Although Pepto Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) or similar can also cause black stools, you need to be thoroughly evaluated.

Question 7

for the last few weeks i have loose stool almost every day, sometimes i have sharp pain and one time i say black spots in it... what can it be???

Accepted Answer

Loose stool: Hi, although ur loose stool could be completely a benign condition due to Lactose sensitivity, change in diet, etc but definitely an infection should be ruled out, a sample of ur stool should be sent for evaluation to lab to look for Parasite, Bacteria and worms, see ur MD.
Good luck.

Question 8

my bowels have been feeling irregular and backed up lately. i have been seeing blood in my stool and recently today, little black spots in brown stool?

Accepted Answer

Blood in Stool: Please consult your doctor. While bright red blood may be due to straining BMs with hemorrhoidal bleeding. Black spots in stool may represent internal bleeding in association with change in bowel habits and warrant more immediate medical attention.

Question 9

do black spots in stool mean blood?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes...: Black spotting may result from iron supplements, foods you eat (like a lot of spinach), substances (like peptobismol), but most significantly suggests bleeding. When blood is denatured by acid in your stomach, as from ulcers, stools will turn tarry ("melena"). Blood may also be ingested from nose bleeds, bleeding gums. Silver-colored stool suggests bleeding from the biliary tree. Get checked pls.

Question 10

i had brown stool with black spots what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Stool: Black tarry stools can be a sign of upper intestinal bleeding and should be validated by your doctor

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