Question 1

could aa make your stool black.?

Accepted Answer

:  Acai can cause significant irritation to GI tract. If you have black, tarry, malodorous stool and eat excessive Acai - would recommend prompt medical evaluation to insure that you aren't experiencing GI bleeding.

Question 2

can someone explain to me how come my stool black?

Accepted Answer

If it's black, tarry: ; stinks it could be related to gastrointestinal bleeding.   Get  medical evaluation promptly if that is the case.Have you been taking iron supplements or bismuth containing products like pepto bismal?

Question 3

what are some causes that would turn my stool black?

Accepted Answer

Melena?: Medications with bismuth like pepto bismal.  Black, tarry, malodorous stool can be due to GI bleeding and should be promptly evaluated.

Question 4

will feramax make stool black?

Accepted Answer

I would assume it is: Possible since it contains iron.  If you have black, sticky, foul - smelling stool, that can be related to a GI bleed.

Question 5

can black beans changes the color of stool black?

Accepted Answer

Possibly : Possibly could be due to black beans. Black stools the concern is for G.I. bleeding please get evaluated properly by primary care position. Signs and symptoms of chest pain shortness of breath lightheadedness your weakness would require going to an emergency room promptly

Question 6

can beets make your stool black? my stool is hard and black

Accepted Answer

Eating Beets can: Cause red stools sometimes. Eating  blue berries, black licorice, iron pills or medications containing bismuth can cause black stools.  Black stools associated with GI bleeds are usually malodorous and tarry.  A doctor can easily check stool for blood.

Question 7

why is my stool black in my second trimester?

Accepted Answer

If you are taking : Iron supplements or pepto bismal that could be the reason.  If stools are sticky. Black and have a terrible odor- that could represent 
gi bleeding.

Question 8

could red wine turn stools black?

Accepted Answer

I just taught: Myself something. In reviewing this, it is reported that drinking red wine can cause dark stools. However, if stools are black, tarry and foul smelling - then please get this promptly evaluated (to ensure it is not from GI bleeding).

Question 9

is it normal for kaopectate (kaolin and pectin) to turn your stool black?

Accepted Answer

No: B lack stool may indicate bleeding in the bowel and may be caused by something for which you were taking the med.

Question 10

does pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) turn your stool black? does it stink?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can turn: Your stool black.  If you have black, tarry, foul smelling stool that would need to be checked out promptly because it can be related to GI bleeding.

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Can black beans changes the color of stool black?

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Can beets make your stool black? my stool is hard and black

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Why is my stool black in my second trimester?

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Could red wine turn stools black?

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