Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What to do if i have intermittent pain in stomach and black stool what could it be?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A GI bleed: If you stool is black, sticky & foul smelling this could be melena (gi bleeding). Please get prompt medical attention for this.
Answered 5/22/2013
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have black specs in my stools and also have been having a really bad hunger type feeling in my stomach even after eating?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have been having dark almost black if not black colored stool. I am worried because my lower stomach and legs should I be concerned?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Iv got pain in my stomach and blothing and feel tired and when i pass a stool its black colour and smelly i think ibs as i suffer from it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Just getting over a stomach bug, today is a good day, but stool was part black... ??? But I did have PeptoBismul yesterday. Is that normal
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I passed a stool this morning with big black ball in it. Otherwise stool was normal. Too much coffee lately, pain in stomach two inches above navel.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I've been having a pinching sensation in my stomach accompanied by black stools. What could be causing this?
I have been having a very bad upset stomach for three days. Know I can stool it is coming out black . Could you tell me what happen?
Soft light brown stool with black specks and lower stomach pains w/burning and stomach mucile pain. i also feel warm and cold. what could i have?
I have black stool and pain in my stomach?
My stool is really dark green almost black and I have really bad stomach cramps. What is happening?!
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
