Question 1

my stool has been dark like almost black the last few days, i do take iron pills every other day.should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

: I would consider is odd if you were taking iron pills and your stool was not dark or black.

Question 2

since starting iron, stool is darker and consistency is different. is darker, stickier stool normal after starting iron pills?

Accepted Answer

Yes: taking iron supplements usually makes the stool darker in color, sometimes even approaching black. It is of no concern unless the stool is black and tarry, which can be a sign of internal bleeding. Good luck.

Question 3

i'm 17 with dark green fluffy and raggidy stool with white chunks the size of a circle pill. took vit. c sup, ate greens and sushi yesterday. help!

Accepted Answer

With what you: describe above,I'm not sure what is your complaint.Are you in any discomfort or are you just worried about the appearance of your stool?

Question 4

why does sometimes it look like my stool is tan colored and other times it looks a little darker. i do drink heavy and started taking liver detox pill?

Accepted Answer

Color of stool : Usually depends on what you have eaten but can depend on the health of your organs too. If you have not had a physical lately it would be a good idea bringing your concerns upto the doc.

Question 5

i've had dark black feces. no iron pills no bismuth. , and the er dr took no stool sample.  just inserted a finger to test for blood. second opinion?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your PCP: If you are 50 you are due for a screening colonoscopy. Your PCP should be able to hand you guaiac strips to check your stool. Do not take any over the counter meds- specifically Advil, Motrin, Aleve (naproxen). Hope it helps.

Question 6

taking multivitamins, vitamin d, fish oil vitamins and metamelizodane, and  uti pill, my stools are dark brown watery clumpy, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Explanation : Way! You taking too much vitamins. Fish oil contain vitamin D and no need  for separate vit D! Your medicine for UTI is antibiotics? If yes it possible temporary effects on your stool. Use probiotics please.

Question 7

can overdosing on kelp pills accidentally kill you?

Accepted Answer

No: You will have a nasty kelp stool ball but otherwise ok.

Question 8

will raspberry ketones with kelp, african mango caffeine anhydrous, grape seed and green tea extract reduced the efficiency of the contraceptive pill?

Accepted Answer

No.: none of those will interfere with the efficiency or efficacy of the BCP.

Question 9

what can cause dark stool?

Accepted Answer

Diet, blood: Stool will vary from light to dark depending upon the diet.  Diets rich is red meat for instance will darken the stool color.  If there is GI bleeding then the stool may become black.  This requires evaluation by your gastoenterlogist as the source of the bleeding must be discovered and corrected.

Question 10

why do dark color stools occur?

Accepted Answer

Things that make: black stools include iron, blood, bismuth, charcoal.  There are many more things that can make for dark color.

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My stool has been dark like almost black the last few days, i do take iron pills every other day.should i be worried?

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Since starting iron, stool is darker and consistency is different. is darker, stickier stool normal after starting iron pills?

A member asked:

I'm 17 with dark green fluffy and raggidy stool with white chunks the size of a circle pill. took vit. c sup, ate greens and sushi yesterday. help!

A member asked:

Why does sometimes it look like my stool is tan colored and other times it looks a little darker. i do drink heavy and started taking liver detox pill?

A member asked:

I've had dark black feces. no iron pills no bismuth. , and the er dr took no stool sample. just inserted a finger to test for blood. second opinion?

A member asked:

Taking multivitamins, vitamin d, fish oil vitamins and metamelizodane, and uti pill, my stools are dark brown watery clumpy, should i be concerned?

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Can overdosing on kelp pills accidentally kill you?

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Will raspberry ketones with kelp, african mango caffeine anhydrous, grape seed and green tea extract reduced the efficiency of the contraceptive pill?

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What can cause dark stool?

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Why do dark color stools occur?

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