Question 1

back from mexico upper ab pain worse after food. black stools for 2 days, h. pylori!? but now normal stools for 2 days & feel fine. still see doctor?

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Pepto bismol?: Did you take any pepto bismol. This can turn your stool black for a day or so. As far as the pain it sounds like a gallbladder attack but more info is needed. If pain returns. See your MD.

Question 2

what foods can cause black stool (i have gastritis)?

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Contact doc now: While some foods are produce a black stool, this is often a sign that you are bleeding from the stomach or intestine. See your doctor immediately for testing.

Question 3

is black stool always blood, or could some foods or drinks cause it?

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Iron, petobismol: It is reasonable to see a doctor who can check the stool for blood, or give you special cards to collect the stool for a test.

Question 4

i suffered a concussion 3 days ago. now, i have pain in my esophagus whenever i swallow food. and i just had black stool. what could this mean?

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Black stool: Black stools are usually associated with bleeding within the GI track.  See your doctor or go to an emergency room for an evaluation.

Question 5

my grandma has just started on solid foods (recovering from acute renal failure) and has black stools. gp said to wait to see. what should we do?

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Starvation stools: After a period of no oral intake your stools can have an abnormal color while reintroducing feeding.  If your grandmother does not have pain or obvious blood in her stools, it is safe to observe for now and keep her doctor informed as things get better or if there is any change for the worse.

Question 6

im facing black stool and, also when im havng food or liquid im feeling it is passing from left side i.e from heart side ,feels vomit wht be th reason?

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Black stool can: be caused by blood, or intake of iron, charcoal, or bismuth compounds.  If you are also having abdominal symptoms, you should see a doctor to determine whether the two symptoms are related.

Question 7

loose black stools should i be worried felt nauseated at first. ate food and threw up and had abdomen pain. took some milk of magnesium relief pain some what. but then i began to have dark loose stools. seems lilke every thing i eat goes straight through

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The : The stool colors we get really concerned about are red (blood from colon), black (blood from small intestine or stomach), or white (liver is not working well).  Other things besides blood can cause black stools such as iron, pepto-bismal, black licorice and blueberries.  Unfortunately, with your other symptoms, I do think you should give your doctor a call.  They will be able to test your stool for blood and work up your illness from there depending on the result.  Good luck!

Question 8

what causes black stools?

Accepted Answer

Blood: Black stools or melena, is always considered blood. It usually comes from the stomach or the beginning parts [higher up in our jargon] of the small intestine. Bleeding from colon usually comes out red. Black or red stools need to be investigated.

Question 9

what causes black stool?

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Sometimes it is: caused by things like iron supplementation or Peptobismal. If there is black, tarry malodorous stool it could be GI bleeding and should prompt medical evaluation. Take care.

Question 10

what if i have black stool?

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Simple to serious: Quality of the your stool and  your diet is important.  If your stool is firm and formed it is possible that this may be related to iron which could be in  spinach or supplements. Also pepto-bismol or beets may do this.  If  your stool is soft and "tarry" this more likely would be blood.  Also blood makes stools  more frequent.  Stools need to be checked for blood by your doctor asap.

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Back from mexico upper ab pain worse after food. black stools for 2 days, h. pylori!? but now normal stools for 2 days & feel fine. still see doctor?

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What foods can cause black stool (i have gastritis)?

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Is black stool always blood, or could some foods or drinks cause it?

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I suffered a concussion 3 days ago. now, i have pain in my esophagus whenever i swallow food. and i just had black stool. what could this mean?

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My grandma has just started on solid foods (recovering from acute renal failure) and has black stools. gp said to wait to see. what should we do?

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Im facing black stool and, also when im havng food or liquid im feeling it is passing from left side i.e from heart side ,feels vomit wht be th reason?

A member asked:

Loose black stools should i be worried felt nauseated at first. ate food and threw up and had abdomen pain. took some milk of magnesium relief pain some what. but then i began to have dark loose stools. seems lilke every thing i eat goes straight through

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What causes black stools?

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What causes black stool?

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What if i have black stool?

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