Question 1

hi doctors. how does one know if there is mucous in your stool?

Accepted Answer

: By seeing it. If you don't see mucus (similar to nose snot), there is no mucus in your stool, or at least not enough to indicate a health problem.

Question 2

how does one collect a stool sample for the doctor?

Accepted Answer

Carefully: Your doctor should provide you with special containers for stool samples, and also give instructions for collecting these.  But if not, I am referencing a pdf of instructions for kids' stool specimens:  http://www.Childrensmn.Org/manuals/pfs/testproc/018799.Pdf   also for adults:  http://www.Carteretgeneral.Com/patient_ed/stool_collection.Shtml.

Question 3

how long should i have dark stool before calling the doctor?

Accepted Answer

Dark stool: Dark stool is not a problem - black tar-like stool is.

Question 4

she had to b given 5pints of blood, was loosing through stools, her doctor claim to be one time thing is it possible to be a 1x deal?

Accepted Answer

Cause?: So she had a bleeding source somewhere in her digestive tract to be bleeding into her stool. What was the pathology?  In other words, what was the precise cause? That will determine if it's likely to recur. Without more information, it's anyone's guess.

Question 5

at my last check up, i forgot to tell the doctor about dark stools. is that ok?

Accepted Answer

No: You need to tell him of it and any medications or vitamins you are taking.

Question 6

should i see a specialist for dark stools, or can my regular doctor take care of it?

Accepted Answer

Regular doctor: Your regular doctor is a great place to start.  Not all "dark" stools represent blood loss, so your doctor will help determine whether you need to see a specialist, such as a gastroenterologist or a surgeon.

Question 7

i had a colonoscopy on tuesday and they say they did a few biopsies but im still have really dark stool is that normal or should i contact my doctor?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy: Did your doctor share the results of the biopsies with you. 
If not, why not?  If yes, what did they tell you?

I would not worry about dark stools for now unless they are causing some problems.

Question 8

i habe dark green, clay like stools. do i need to see a doctor, i am a 24 year old female, but i have issues eating. my stomach will hurt bit as sour.

Accepted Answer

Stool color: many things can affect the color and consistency of the stool
it would be reasonable to see your primary doctor and possibly a gastroenterologist

Question 9

have a razor cut near my anus. one of your doctors told me stool doesn't contain tetanus germs. are you sure about this?

Accepted Answer

Tetanus: The doctor is correct.  But, if you are ten years past a tetanus vaccination then any skin injury is a chance to remind the patient that they need this vital vaccination on an every ten year basis.

Question 10

if i passed blood in my stool once last week. twice in one day and it was bright red  but that was the last time.  should i keep my doctor appt ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bleeding from rectum can have many causes some quite benign but others life threatening. Lesions in early phases can bleed only intermittantly.

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Should I go to the doctor if I have one dark stool

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Hi doctors. how does one know if there is mucous in your stool?

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How does one collect a stool sample for the doctor?

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How long should i have dark stool before calling the doctor?

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She had to b given 5pints of blood, was loosing through stools, her doctor claim to be one time thing is it possible to be a 1x deal?

A member asked:

At my last check up, i forgot to tell the doctor about dark stools. is that ok?

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Should i see a specialist for dark stools, or can my regular doctor take care of it?

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I had a colonoscopy on tuesday and they say they did a few biopsies but im still have really dark stool is that normal or should i contact my doctor?

A member asked:

I habe dark green, clay like stools. do i need to see a doctor, i am a 24 year old female, but i have issues eating. my stomach will hurt bit as sour.

A member asked:

Have a razor cut near my anus. one of your doctors told me stool doesn't contain tetanus germs. are you sure about this?

A member asked:

If i passed blood in my stool once last week. twice in one day and it was bright red but that was the last time. should i keep my doctor appt ?

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