Question 1

does gerd cause black stool? or is this a sign of something more serious?

Accepted Answer

No: GERD does not cause black stools. But if you have taken Peptobismol, it can turn stool black. If you didn't take that, then you will need to see your primary care doctor soon. But if you are having several black stools and feeling lightheaded or dizzy, then you will need to go to an emergency room as it maybe a sign that you are bleeding in the bowels.

Question 2

i have a tumor on my pancreas that is precancerous and its being watched but today i had a black stool and it was hard to come out is this a sign of something?

Accepted Answer

: Black stool suggests blood came from higher up inside the intestine &amp; was partially digested, turning it black. There are other causes of black stools, but this is something you should report to your doc.

Question 3

what is a highly likely sign of colorectal cancer? i'm curious because i've heard bloody or jet black stool are sure signs.

Accepted Answer

Black stools: can indicate several things.  There may be internal bleeding.  It is important that you see your doc ASAP.  He/she will find the cause and help.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

very good evening doctors. when black stool is an indication of colon cancer or melena, is the stool also black when it is being wiped? if the stool is yellow or brown, could that also be a sign of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

: black stool  means blood in stool and cancer is one reason for it. there are many causes for blood in stool. brown or yellowish is normal color of stool and not a sign of cancer. If in doubt always check with your MD

Question 5

is breathlessness,water in lungs,flem,black stools & weakness sign of pulmonary tb. my father 81 has been diagnosed with it & on meds.thx?

Accepted Answer

See answer: He may have active TB which could cause fluid to accumulate outside of his lung in the space between his lung and chest wall(pleural effusion) and cause breathlessness. Fluid in the lung would be due to a separate condition, such as CHF.  Black stools indicate he's bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal system, such as a bleeding stomach ulcer.

Question 6

getting black stool during early pregnancy is serious?

Accepted Answer

If you have taken: Pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) or are on iron pills for anemia, this may be the cause of the black stools. If neither, should discuss with your OB promptly.

Question 7

am i having a miscarriage? er?
april 13 - took plan b
april 23- (16 days after last) period started that lasted 6 days
may12 - tested negative twice for pregnancy 
may 18- vomiting, black stool, period with mostly clots and light blood in pad, cramps?

Accepted Answer

: Just by what you described, pregnancy and then miscarriage are very less likely (conception at 6 days after the period could not happen, especially you also took plan B). Miscarriage should not cause black stool.
Yes, you should go to ER for a thorough exam and testing.

Question 8

am i having a miscarriage?

normal period on 3/30 
took a plan b 4/13
another period on 4/23
negative pregnancy test 5/12
period a week early 5/17 with vomiting, black stool, more blood clots than blood in pad, and what feels like menstral cramps?

Accepted Answer

: Sounds like withdrawal from the plan B

Question 9

what does it mean if you have  black stools?

Accepted Answer

Dark-colored stool: 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. Silver-colored stool suggests bleeding from the biliary tree. Get checked.

Question 10

i was wondering are occasional black stools bad?

Accepted Answer

Depends on your: Diet. If you eat beets or take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) or iron supplements occassionally and it is followed by a black stool, probably not but black stool without an obvious cause should not be ignored. It is not normal and may indicate a source of upper GI bleeding. See a GI doctor for a thorough evaluation.

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Does gerd cause black stool? or is this a sign of something more serious?

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I have a tumor on my pancreas that is precancerous and its being watched but today i had a black stool and it was hard to come out is this a sign of something?

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What is a highly likely sign of colorectal cancer? i'm curious because i've heard bloody or jet black stool are sure signs.

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Very good evening doctors. when black stool is an indication of colon cancer or melena, is the stool also black when it is being wiped? if the stool is yellow or brown, could that also be a sign of colon cancer?

A member asked:

Is breathlessness,water in lungs,flem,black stools & weakness sign of pulmonary tb. my father 81 has been diagnosed with it & on meds.thx?

A member asked:

Getting black stool during early pregnancy is serious?

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Am i having a miscarriage? er? april 13 - took plan b april 23- (16 days after last) period started that lasted 6 days may12 - tested negative twice for pregnancy may 18- vomiting, black stool, period with mostly clots and light blood in pad, cramps?

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Am i having a miscarriage? normal period on 3/30 took a plan b 4/13 another period on 4/23 negative pregnancy test 5/12 period a week early 5/17 with vomiting, black stool, more blood clots than blood in pad, and what feels like menstral cramps?

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What does it mean if you have black stools?

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I was wondering are occasional black stools bad?

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