Question 1

should i be worried about green stool?? it started yesterday. i dont have any other symptoms besides a cold ive had for the past week. only changes in diet has been that i ate a lot of licorice jelly beans, chorizo, and have had some more avocado?

Accepted Answer

: In the absence of other symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain, green stool in adults is usually the result of something you recently consumed. Common causes include green leafy vegetables, food dyes, and iron supplements. I imagine that the chorizo is culprit. If you develop watery diarrhea that lasts more than 48 hrs, please see a medical provider.

Question 2

is eating black licorice bad for you? please advise!

Accepted Answer

In some people,: eating large amounts over time can cause medical problems.    It may cause  abnormal heart rhythms, hypertension, edema, lethargy, &amp; congestive heart failure per FDA  consumer advisory.  REF:  https://www.fda.gov/food/resourcesforyou/consumers/ucm231078.htm

Question 3

is it true that eating black licorice is bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Glycyrrhizin: Some licorice contains glycyrrhizin which has potential to cause side effects like numbness, muscular aches,  high blood pressure, fatigue, fluid retention, headaches and can effect the heart.  Licorice can interact with some medications as well.

Question 4

can eating black licorice cause poop to be green?

Accepted Answer

Black stool: Eating black licorice is a known cause of black stools. Bile in stool causes green color.  Blood in the upper GI tract acted on by digestive enzymes turns black and this is called melena or melenic stools. The stool will not only be black but "tarry" and sticky and very maladrous. Iron can turn the stool black but not foul smelling and tarry.

Question 5

i've been eating natural black licorice candy daily for several months. just read can be dangerous. i don't have high blood pressure. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Probably ok: Not sure what danger there is to eating licorice other than danger of weight gain and diabetes.  If you are eating in moderation, I wouldn't worry about it.  Everyone should try to limit excess processed sugar in the diet.

Question 6

can eating a whole packet of licorice lollies affect the birth control pill? i looked at the ingredients and it said it contained licorice extract?

Accepted Answer

Use other lollies: Licorice has been associated with increased blood pressure and decreased  potassium in women taking birth control pill. Some evidence it may make pill less effective as well. Find a new candy and maybe use a back up method for this cycle.

Question 7

i had a black stool yesterday and i knew because i ate black licorice and iron pill. so i stopped eating it but until now i still have a black stool ?

Accepted Answer

Not normal, get help: Blood in stool is a warning sign. Brisk bleeding warrants emergency care. Causes of bleeding may be predictable (e.g. rectal trauma), but evaluation is always appropriate. A rule of thumb (but not absolute): black stool means bleeding comes from upper GI tract; grape jelly stool from small bowel; silver stool from biliary tree; burgundy stool from right colon; red blood from left colon to anus.

Question 8

have tingling going down my left arm periodically. no pain, just feels like goose bumps., lately, have a sweet tooth, eating a bag of licorice a day??

Accepted Answer

Goose bumps: Probably nothing major but if the tingling gets worse or more common, please see your doctor.

Nothing to do with tingling but go easy on the licorice or you will gain a lot of weight.

Question 9

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?

Accepted Answer

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 10

eating to much black licorice cause hypokalemia, can compensate this eating food rich in potassium? can cause also bleeding due to lowering platelets

Accepted Answer

Don't overdo it: The more serious risk of excess black licorice is as a cause of high blood pressure. People who have actually have gotten sick have eaten the real stuff (not just licorice-flavored candy); if this is a major component of your diet, do keep track of your electrolytes and blood pressure with your physician during your annual health check-ups. If they are okay, enjoy what you love.

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Should i be worried about green stool?? it started yesterday. i dont have any other symptoms besides a cold ive had for the past week. only changes in diet has been that i ate a lot of licorice jelly beans, chorizo, and have had some more avocado?

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Is eating black licorice bad for you? please advise!

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Is it true that eating black licorice is bad for you?

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Can eating black licorice cause poop to be green?

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I've been eating natural black licorice candy daily for several months. just read can be dangerous. i don't have high blood pressure. should i worry?

A member asked:

Can eating a whole packet of licorice lollies affect the birth control pill? i looked at the ingredients and it said it contained licorice extract?

A member asked:

I had a black stool yesterday and i knew because i ate black licorice and iron pill. so i stopped eating it but until now i still have a black stool ?

A member asked:

Have tingling going down my left arm periodically. no pain, just feels like goose bumps., lately, have a sweet tooth, eating a bag of licorice a day??

A member asked:

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:

Eating to much black licorice cause hypokalemia, can compensate this eating food rich in potassium? can cause also bleeding due to lowering platelets

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