Question 1

what does it mean to have a black string in bowel movements?

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Black stool: Black pigment in bowel movements can be due to iron preparations(in some vitamins), blood leaking from the upper gastrointestinal tract, peptobismol,rarely intake of some substance like licorice. If it persists your Physician can test a stool sample in the office to check for upper gi blood loss.

Question 2

what does it mean if you have black bowel movements? have not had a bowel movement in three days

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Hello. : Hello. You could have black stool if you are taking certain medications/ supplements like pepto bismal or iron. If you have tarry, sticky, smelling stool that is black, it is likely to be gastrointestinal bleeding and needs evaluation.

Question 3

if i was having black bowel movements but am now having a mixture of black and brown and have not been taking medication does that mean i'm okay?

Accepted Answer

Dark Bowel Movements: Dark bowel movements usually signify upper gastrointestinal bleed. If you are taking iron supplements your stool tends to become dark as well. Are you having symptoms of abdominal pain/Reflux? This warrants further workup by a gastroenterologist or your primary physician. Hope this helps.

Question 4

what are causes of black bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

GI bleeding: Black stools can be caused by GI bleeding, pepto bismol, (bismuth subsalicylate) iron, kaopectate and licorice.  Your doctor should be able to examine you and tell what the cause is.

Question 5

what's wrong if my bowel movement is black?

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Black Stool: Black stool can represent life threatening GI bleeding.  There are some pills and foods that mimic this, but in general black stool should never be ignored.

Question 6

black strings in bowel movement? what  can this be?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: It could be bleeding, or check food or supplements, they may contain iron or coloring.

Question 7

what's it mean when your bowel movement is bright green?

Accepted Answer

Rapid Transit: Bright green stool can be caused by many things but most of the time is due to the rapid movement of stool through the colon. The color of stool changes from green (bile) to yellow-brown as it passes through the colon. Any factor which leads to an increase passage of stools through the colon can prevent the change of coloring, hence the green stool. Ex:  diarrhea after taking antibiotics.

Question 8

i have black specks in bowel movement.. what could that be??

Accepted Answer

Would check GI Dr: I would get checked by a GI doctor.  Black stools can be indicative of bleeding within your GI tract.  Specs are an atypical way to describe this.

Question 9

should bowel movements look slimy? if not what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

NO: Stool may take on a slimy appearance for a few reasons. Most commonly, there may be some underlying colon infection especially if you have been around sick people, traveled abroad or taken recent antibiotics. It may also represent a problem with your ability to absorb fats. If fats are undigested they will produce a shiny slimy texture and the stool may float. Seek medical care if it doesn't impro.

Question 10

my partner has black black bowel movement but not every day?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation Needed: Your partner should get evaluated as there are many reasons for black bm's.

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