HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have stomach pains after meals, and diarrhea, maybe 5 times a day. my poop has black specks in it. could this be serious? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Yes: This type diarrhea is abnormal. Black spots in the stool can be caused G.I. bleeding or blood in the stool. Consult a gastroenterologist. Need to be checked for inflammatory bowel disease and colon infections

Answered 7/19/2020

60 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Dull pain in lower stomach after bowel movement. Loose stools. Why ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Having soft orange stool followed by orange diarrhea. Not having no stomach pains or cramps just stomach gurgling before using restroom and heartburn off and on after eating meals.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I had SIBO 3 months ago. The Doctor prescribed xifaxan twice daily and Neomycin for 14 days. I finished my medication middle of June 2023. This month same symptoms and have yellow color around my stool and diarrhea after meals?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am 34 weeks pregnant,i am having consistently loose stools after meals and hemorrhoids on my anus area..Please help with advice on what i can do if its not normal during pregnancy ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I had diarrhea 3 days ago but today it's more like severe 6-7 times watery stool what could it be a virus what is the best way to treat it thanks :)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Having to poop after meals and upset stomach. Lots of loose stools plus loss of appetite. Could it be stress? I have been under a lot of stress lately
Cramp pain off n on left side stomack/back lower stomach. Loose stools or diarea on and off.Black dots on tissue paper. Burning feeling after pooping?
6 week old baby is pooping after every meal. She is even interrupted when eating, her tummy hurts and has loose stools. Is this normal? How can I treat this?
I have a,stomach ache after meals and loose stools. No blood?
Im 21 y/o female i've been having stomach gurgling for a month and urge to stool plus loose stools for 2 weeks . i pass stools once a day i'm worried?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
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 question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
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.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.