Question 1

is dark brown stool normal?

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Yes : As long as it is not bloody not dark, tarry black, that color is ok.

Question 2

what can very dark brown stool indicate?

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Probably nothing: But there are many causes of dark stools (blood, meds, diet, etc) .  Fortunately it is easy to tell by bringing a small sample to your md to test for blood.  If blood is found a colonoscopy and upper endoscopy could be performed to rule out a source of bleeding.  If no blood, it may just be diet or other normal cause.

Question 3

i have dark brown stool for the past 3 days?

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Normal: Dark brown stool is normal. Very black and tarry stools are not normal. Bloody stools, or maroon colored stools are not normal. Very light or clay colored stools are also concerning.

Question 4

what to do if very dark brown stool, scared! worried!?

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Do you feel: healthy? Black , tarry, malodorous stool or maroon stool could be due to GI bleeding. Brown stool -usually isn't as much of a concern. If you are worried - you doctor can very easily test for blood in feces. 
take care.

Question 5

i've had really dark brown stool for a while now, should i be worried?

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What color do U want: The color of stool varies with foods, speed of emptying of the GI tract, medications & supplements ingested, gut flora (unique for each individual), additives (like blood), subtractions (like absent bile), infection, inflammation, & other factors. Consider what you ate in the last few days, but if current color is unusual for you & persists or is accompanied by other symptoms, see your doctor.

Question 6

what does light brown stool mean? what can i add to my diet to make it darker? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Light stool: Light stool can be brought about byexcess dairy in the diet. Darker stool is more prevalent with when meet is eaten. Normal stool color may range from a light tan to a dark brown. We get concerned when stool is black or possibly clay colored or blood tinged.

Question 7

is dark brown stool normal? my stool was type 4, which is the best on the scale, but the color was dark brown. should i be concerned or is it normal.

Accepted Answer

Normal: See your health provider if the stool turns black otherwise it is a normal color.

Question 8

dark brown stool is it blood?

Accepted Answer

: could be or you ate spinach. Check it out. At your age unlikely to be blood.

Question 9

is dark brown stool with lots of red dots normal?

Accepted Answer

You're bleeding: Gi bleeding can be without warning, brisk, & originate anywhere in the gut (from esophagus, stomach, to rectum. Don't hesitate to seek urgent evaluation/care especially if lightheaded, dizzy, weak. Sources of particular concern: bleeding stomach ulcers, ischemic colitis, infectious colitis, inflammatory bowel disease. Get right to a doctor, &consider stopping any non-prescribed NSAID drugs now.

Question 10

i got dark blacky brown stool with mucus. what are the reasons?

Accepted Answer

Black stools: Usually this means bleeding from the stomach. (Ulcer).
Family med or internist can be very helpful, ASAP.
Alternatively you can drink 2 ounces of Aloe vera juice for a few weeks and see if this gets better, but its always safe to seek medical care first.

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