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Does pepto bismol change stool color
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Yes, it can turn: Your stool black. If you have black, tarry, foul smelling stool that would need to be checked out promptly because it can be related to GI bleeding.
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4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. You Sung Sanganswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 33 years experience
Yes: The bismuth in Peto Bismol typically turns peoples stools dark. This is normal.
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3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jason Hemminganswered
Gastroenterology 19 years experience
Just a few: Should only stay black a handful of days. If lasting longer call your doctor who can check to make sure it is not blood.
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Yes: Pepto bismal can cause stool to turn black.
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5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. Jodi Ritschanswered
Family Medicine 29 years experience
See your doctor: Would expect black to be gone by now. Best to make an appointment to see your doctor.
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3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Igor Grosmananswered
Gastroenterology 20 years experience
IBS: Ibs can go through stages of exacerbation and quiescents. During exacerbation one must rule out inciting event: dietary, stress, infectious. Stool cu... Read More
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Jean Yaredanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology
Possibly: Overdose of pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) can cause diarrhea. Please hold it and consult with your doctor of why you're taking it everyday and... Read More
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3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Andrew Seibertanswered
Gastroenterology 37 years experience
Yes: Pepto-Bismol is well known for causing black stools. This is of no concern. Her stool will return to normal within a day or two.
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2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Chenganswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Probably. : Pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) can cause dark or black stool. This is caused by the bismuth in pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate).
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Bismuth: Pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) contains bismuth which interacts with body to turn stool dark.
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5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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