Question 1

does a cold cause dark stools?

Accepted Answer

Not usually...: Dark stools can be a sign of blood in the stool so it is important for you to have this evaluated by your doctor asap. Blood in the stools can be a sign of a serious condition, like cancer, but there are many benign causes of blood in the stools as well. Do not hesitate; get yourself checked out today!

Question 2

will eggplant cause dark stools?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Certainly the color of foods can affect the color of the stool.  Be aware though, that dark stools can also be blood, and that would need to be evaluated asap by a dr.  If it persists regardless of what you ate, see dr.

Question 3

i eat a lot of spinach during the week and ate a bunch last night.  i had two dark stools this morning.  could that be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Could be, but...: Your stool color can be affected by what you have eaten, but one must be careful with dark stools. Black stools, particularly when foul-smelling and pasty, can be a sign of internal bleeding. If you are uncertain whether this could be due to bleeding, see your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately. Good luck.

Question 4

what causes dark stools--diet?

Accepted Answer

Dark Stools: The color of the stool has more to do with the bacteria in the colon.  Leaking blood in the gastrointestinal system may make the stools very dark and tar like. Using pepto-bismol can also give very dark stools. Sometimes dark stools are normal depending on your diet.

Question 5

what causes grainy dark stools in adults?

Accepted Answer

Stool appearance: The color of one's stools often has little significance.  The exception is that of having dark, nearly black colored stools.  Bleeding in the upper GI tract may cause black tarry stools.  Bleeding may be caused by peptic ulcer disease or esophagitis, for example.

Question 6

could alcohol and a bunch of junk food (excessive oreos, and other junk food) cause dark stools the next day? normal consistency, just very dark?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drinking alot of alcohol can cause an inflammation and even a bleed in the stomach. The stomach acid turns the blood black and can darken the color of the stool as it moves along the entire digestive tract. The stool can be tested for blood the next time you see such a stool. I dont think it was the oreos.

Question 7

can a uti/bladder infection cause dark stool? only symptoms i've been having in frequent urination. but know i noticed dark stools.

Accepted Answer

No: They are not related.

Question 8

what can cause pain on my left ovary that radiates to my left leg during periods, as well as continuous pelvic pain outside of periods? i've also been having dark stools these past two days?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor, particularly to rule out bleeding in your intestine. 
Visit this site for abnormal colored stool:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/stool-color/expert-answers/faq-20058080
Wish you good health!

Question 9

what could cause dark stools for the past week along with excessive gas after bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Bleeding in the bowels cause black, tar-like stool.  This could be from a stomach ulcer.  If it's not black, and just dark brown its likely you are eating something that your body doesn't like!  Soy and dairy products can do this to some people.

Question 10

for 3 months i've been experiencing all symptoms of peptic ulcer except for bloody/dark stools. recently i altern. between loose and regular stools.
the only thing found in my stool is campylobacter.
is it possible that this bacteria is the cause?

Accepted Answer

Yes, likely: Your stomach problems could be due to bacterial infection. You may need endoscopy and biopsy for a definitive diagnosis. It would be prudent to consult a gastro-enterologist.
Wish you good health!

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Could alcohol and a bunch of junk food (excessive oreos, and other junk food) cause dark stools the next day? normal consistency, just very dark?

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Can a uti/bladder infection cause dark stool? only symptoms i've been having in frequent urination. but know i noticed dark stools.

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What can cause pain on my left ovary that radiates to my left leg during periods, as well as continuous pelvic pain outside of periods? i've also been having dark stools these past two days?

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What could cause dark stools for the past week along with excessive gas after bowel movement?

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For 3 months i've been experiencing all symptoms of peptic ulcer except for bloody/dark stools. recently i altern. between loose and regular stools. the only thing found in my stool is campylobacter. is it possible that this bacteria is the cause?

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