Question 1

can taking a probiotic pill cause black stool?

Accepted Answer

No: Taking iron containing preparations or peptobismol or having blood in your stool will make it black.

Question 2

having +hpylori after one dose , positive occult blood struggling with shortness of breath , low mch and mchc of blood , black stool and bloating sometime ?

Accepted Answer

Black stool: Your red cell indices are consistent with iron deficiency or blood loss. Black stools, if they're not caused by taking iron or bismuth containing  products , are signs of bleeding from high up in the gastrointestinal tract. Usually the causes are bleeding peptic ulcer or acute gastritis. You must be evaluated by a gastroenterologist and undergo a gastroscopy for proper diagnosis and get treated

Question 3

to calm severe stomach flu-5 doses of kaopectate (kaolin and pectin) and three capletes of anti diarreha med cause black stool?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Black stool suggests bleeding in the intestine. See your doctor for testing for GI bleed.

Question 4

how much should i worry about black stools?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding : You may be bleeding. Unless you are on peptobismol or iron supplements, your sstools should not be black. See a physician or go to er.

Question 5

what to do if i have black stools, what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Nothing or something: Many things turn stool black - like iron pills or bismuth (pepto bismal). So, unless it is a continuing problem, don't worry.
However, blood from the upper intestine - stomach ulcer, polyp, inflammation does cause the stool to be black.
If it is a continuing problem, see a doctor. Tests like an upper GI series or an upper endoscopy can easily detect a problem.
Peter wilk, md.

Question 6

watery black stools. when to worry?

Accepted Answer

Immediately: This could be and very frequently is caused by GI bleeding...It does not tell you ,if , your are bleeding now or it's old blood...There are other causes but this must be checked NOW...Go to ER or Dr. And find out..You should not take a wait and see attitude ...

Question 7

i have black stool for two days now?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Mobic (meloxicam) can cause stomach ulcers. Black stools means you have been bleeding from your stomach most likely. Urge you to follow up as soon as possible with a physician.

Question 8

why do some  people have black stool?

Accepted Answer

Blood: Blood on stomach or upper GI tract or recent pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate).

Question 9

what is a common cause for black stool?

Accepted Answer

Variable: But most concerning is a bleeding site in the upper GI tract which turns black when exposed to gastric acids. This can progress very rapidly to a very serious and life threatening situation. Non serious causes can be any meds containing bismuth such as pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) and certain foods. You should see your doctor promptly for evaluation and referral if indicated.

Question 10

when is black stool a cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

: "Black stools" can occur from diet sources, but also may occur from intestinal bleeding.  Consult your phyisician for stool testing, and if positive for blood, get a gastroenterologist referral for diagnosis and guidance.

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