Question 1

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 2

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 3

i've had ocaasional dark stools that tend to go away with time. should i be worried? the stools usually do not have any foul smell to them.

Accepted Answer

Very easy to: test for blood.This must be ruled out with a simple hemocult test.Talk to your doctor.

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

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 6

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 7

i recently seen dark stools is there anything wrong?

Accepted Answer

Possibly 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... Persistent melena (without obvious cause) & symptoms warrants md visit.

Question 8

i am having very dark stools (not black!). iis this normal?

Accepted Answer

Probably: As long as not black / tarry which would indicate bleeding.

Question 9

i have been getting dark stools and i'm really wiorried, need advice?

Accepted Answer

May be the iron: I could be any iron that you are taking, but if it's black, tar like then that is more serious and needs to be tested by a physician

Question 10

i have had bloody, dark stools for about 6 days, is this dangerous to ignore.?

Accepted Answer

Yea: Any signs of gastrointestinal bleeding needs to be evaluated. Call your doctors to be seen as soon as possible.

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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?

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I've had ocaasional dark stools that tend to go away with time. should i be worried? the stools usually do not have any foul smell to them.

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What causes dark stools--diet?

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Does a cold cause dark stools?

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What causes grainy dark stools in adults?

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I recently seen dark stools is there anything wrong?

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I am having very dark stools (not black!). iis this normal?

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I have been getting dark stools and i'm really wiorried, need advice?

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I have had bloody, dark stools for about 6 days, is this dangerous to ignore.?

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