Laurel, MS
A 36-year-old female asked:
If .bm is black does that mean my ulcer is bleeding?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Connie Andersonanswered
Family Medicine 29 years experience
Hematochezia: It could be bleeding. Usually there is an odor. Iron can make your BM black. If a history of ulcers you should have your doctor check you. Do not take aspirin, Advil or aleve (naproxen) for headache until checked.
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Dr. Natalie Siebanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Possibly: Black bowel movements do tend to make us question whether there may be a bleed in your upper gastrointestinal tract. If you have known ulcer(s) that have bled in the past, this could be an indication it's bleeding again and good reason to be seen by your doctor (GI doctor if you have one).
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Last updated Oct 4, 2016
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