Question 1

could it be something bad if i have black stools?

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Possibly: Black stools can indicate bleeding from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It may represent blood that has been digested, turning the stool into a characteristic black, tarry stool. This may be from a stomach or duodenal ulcer. Medications can also turn the stool black, such as iron supplements and pepto-bismol. Should see your doctor.

Question 2

might eating oreos cause you to have black stools?

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No: If you have black, tarry malodorous stool please seek prompt medical attention for possible GI bleeding.

Question 3

i have had black stools for the passed 8 weeks, what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Possible melena: It could be a reaction to medication. However, if it is black, sticky and foul smelling it could be due to gastrointestinal bleeding. That requires prompt medical eval.

Question 4

is occassional black stool common?

Accepted Answer

No: Usually portends an intermittent Upper GI bleed.  See your PCP ASAP

Question 5

what is the reason for having black stools?

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 6

black stool, is it really black or just dark?

Accepted Answer

Melena = black: When concerned about melena from GI blood loss, the stool is tarry black. If concerned ask your doctor to check your stool for blood.

Question 7

can antibiotics cause black stool?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: If you have tarry black stool, see your doctor asap, as it is an indication of bleeding in the intestine.

Question 8

can an antibiotic cause black stool?

Accepted Answer

I don't specifically: Know of one that causes black stool. If stool is black, tarry and malodorous that could be melena (gi bleed). That would require prompt medical evaluation.

Question 9

can nausea pills cause black stool ?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If you are taking Pepto Bismol for nausea, then yes, pepto can cause black stool.  Other typical medications for nausea such as Phenergan (promethazine) or Zofran should not

Question 10

can a red wine give you black stools?

Accepted Answer

Haven't heard of : That.  Black, tarry, malodorous stool can be due to acidified blood  from higher in the gi. That would merit prompt medical evaluation.

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