Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Very good evening doctors. when black stool is an indication of colon cancer or melena, is the stool also black when it is being wiped? if the stool is yellow or brown, could that also be a sign of colon cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
black stool means blood in stool and cancer is one reason for it. there are many causes for blood in stool. brown or yellowish is normal color of stool and not a sign of cancer. If in doubt always check with your MD
Answered 11/10/2021
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Good morning doctors. What may cause blackish stool other than colon cancer?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What kind of bleeding is a symptom of colon cancer? red blood in stool, black stool, or both?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is black stool a symptom of colon cancer or ulcer?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What kind of black stool is a indicator of colon cancer? Smelly and tarry? I had dark leafy specks on my stool im 22
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Hi doctors. My stool appeared blackish, but when I wiped it was yellow. I had a colonoscopy last October 2020 which showed diverticulosis but no colon cancer. Could colon cancer develop in that time?
What are the chances this is colon cancer? Loose bloody stool. 25 year old male with history of ibd. Seeing a GI doc soon.
Hi doctors. Why would my stool look dark brown to almost black on the outside in the toilet, but when I wipe it looks yellowish and then more typical brown color? Could the dark brown to almost black only on the outside possible sign of colon cancer?
Good morning doctors. I had a colonoscopy at the end of last October, 2020..no colon cancer only diverticulosis. Lately my stool is dark brown to almost black, but not quite black. What may this be?
Last question about stool, what percent of colon cancer patients have blood in stool? My first FIT test i bought is negative.(doctor can't order one I'm under 45). If I do another this year and it's negative is that a good sign no cancer or polyps?
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
