Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I am diagnosed with ibs. yesterday i ate a whole bag of cherries probably over 100 and today my stool is very dark brown almost black but not tarry. is this normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Most likely the pigments of the cherry skins has colored your stool.
Answered 6/25/2021
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Pain left side near hip hurts when pressedgoes into back. Stool s, normal. Bloods, normal. Told me ibs. Had piles since last preg. Preg again. Brown muc?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Anything besides melena cause maroon-to-black goop & dark bms? Two gis agree my pain etc is IBS and that bloody stools in past were hemorrhoids, but this week doc said i don't have hems anymore?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Stomach bug 10+ days ago - whole Airbnb caught it. Stool has returned to solid but is yellow and isnt turning brown. Im taking probiotic. Occasional gas and bloat. IBS symptoms. Is yellow stool normal?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Is it normal to have light brown/whitish/dark green stools that are brown in the middle with IBS-C? The stools seem to be normal in shape
Is it normal to have dry dark brown chunky stools with IBS-C? Weird as it sounds, I broke apart one and it was dry inside. Hurt coming out? Thoughts?
Gi trouble for months. Tests = no major issues, dx'd w/ibs, told not to stress. More pain and blood than usual last 5 days, dizzy, stool smells awful + passes w/dark maroon-black gunk. Normal for ibs?
Intermittent pale light tan stools come n go no jaundice. comp. Meta. Panel. Norma. Can have 2-3 days light tan (Peanut butterish) then normal dark brown . Is this worrisome or not so much I have ibs n take probiotics. Just worried something bad.TIA?
I have Sporadic Light tan stools. They come and go, may have them a few times then normal dark brown stool. No jaundice ect. Liver labs and kidney labs normal last month Since on/off likely ok? or should i worry? Take probiotics regularly have ibs?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
