Question 1

why is my stool black and watery?

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Be seen: It sounds like you have a bleed somewhere, probably in the stomach or duodenum.  You need to be seen.

Question 2

why is my stool black in my second trimester?

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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 3

why is my stool black? i've been taking biotin, iron, epa-dha complex and multi-vitamin pills. my hair has been falling off more than usual as well.

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Agree with Dr. F.: The things you are taking are neither helping nor causing hair loss. You may wish to stop taking iron and see what happens. 
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Question 4

tiny trace of black in stool?

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Melenic specks?: 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 esp. With dyspeptic symptoms however warrants md visit.

Question 5

what causes stool to be black?

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Black Stool: can be related to taking medications (like pepto bismal). If the stool is black, stinky and sticky - it may be due to rectal bleeding (melena). If that is the case - it should be promptly medically evaluated. Take care.

Question 6

what causes black grit in stools ?

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Seeds, blood...: 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) &amp; symptoms warrants doc visit.

Question 7

could aa make your stool black.?

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:  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 8

what does black runny stools mean?

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It might be related: To GI bleeding. Black, sticky,  loose with a bad odor - should be medically evaluated.

Question 9

my stools are black hart bern all week

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Although : Although things like iron and pepto bismal can cause black stools, your situation sounds more serious than that.  Black, tarry, sticky, foul smelling bowel movements are usually due to gastrointestinal bleeding. Between your loose stools, heart burn and crampy pain, it sounds like you might be bleeding internally. Please get this evaluated forth with.

Question 10

what can cause black streaks in stool?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Due to blood, iron, bismuth meds or certain foods.

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