Medications causing black stool

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Avatar n tn t know whether the colour of your stool is caused by the medications. However, if your stools are black/tarry then this indicates intestinal bleeding. The medical name for stools of this nature is MELENA. You could try typing it into google/yahoo etc and studying one of the listings. Anyway, bleeding and/or melena is never normal and should be investigated promptly.
1143283 tn?1408903305 Welcome to the gastroenterology community! A redundant colon is usually pretty benign and wouldn't cause black stool. Black stool can be caused by bleeding in the upper part of the GI tract or by certain foods or medications. I would recommend you see your doctor about this.
Avatar m tn I have had black stool on and off for a year. I am seeing a specialist who doesn't know what's causing it. To combat the severe pain, enough to drop me to my knees and I'm crying from the pain the specialist prescribed lyrica. It helps with the pain but does not get fix the underlying problem. Now and then any type of vegetable comes out of me black as road tar. I have had two tests come back.
Avatar n tn Black stool usually means there is some bleeding somewhere in the GI tract. See a GI doc ASAP !!! Drinking alcohol with Hep C can cause cirrhosis which can cause varices that bleed.
Avatar f tn Today the color is back to normal but I am still haveing the black beads in side my stool what could be causing this.
Avatar f tn everyone is different in the size of their stools. However, black stool and diarrhea indicate a problem. Black stool usually means that there is blood in the stool. He should go see a doctor to get evaluated.
1751167 tn?1311966218 People told me that the coconut oil couldnt be causing it so I took coconut oil again yesterday and now, today, I have black stool testing + for blood. What is going on? Should I not be taking the coconut oil?? How could it be causing this? It doesnt make sense. Thanks for any help.
Avatar m tn Consistency of diarreha but a piece of one of the stool had a section that was rounded almost like a bubble and was completely black. rest of the stool was dark brown. didnt get very close to look for white seeds because I almost threw up trying to look. For the amount of things going on with me, if you read up on the other thread.
Avatar f tn The treatment usually consists of stopping the medication ( and taking an alternative safe medication) and for healing medications like prilosec and carafate are taken. Medications should be taken for 4-8 weeks for complete healing. Black stools warrants an upper GI endoscopy which will also confirm the diagnosis. Your stomach lesion will heal with this approach. And dont worry - this will not permanently damage the your stomach if it has been only a short term problem.
Avatar n tn Hi, The character of the stool is generally related to what you eat and whatever medications or supplements you are taking. Your description is not really specific for anything, and as you are writing on a cancer forum, it doesn't raise any alarm for cancer. The presence of blood is one of the basis of screening tests for colon cancer, and based on your description of it now being black and tarry, then there probably isn't any blood. Iron supplements tend to make the stool darker.
Avatar m tn Hi, discolored or black stools can occur due to a condition called melena, where there is bleeding into the stools. Hematochezia is passing frank blood in stools. Both could be due to Haemorrhoids (piles). This can also be due to peptic ulcer disease, gastritis and due to certain medications like NSAIDs. So, if your symptoms persist or worsen consult your doctor. Regards.
Avatar m tn it was either very dark brown or black couldnt tell.... i am just curious cause my stool last night was fine... and then this morning it was just horrible along with the sharp abdominal pain things i ate after my stool last night was a slice of chocolate cake , cup of tea, 2X 340ML of jack daniels and coke and thats it.... i RARELY drink as well...and i dont smoke anyone know of this cause also my stool thing morning was diarrhea and after passing it my stomach doesn't hurt anymore...
Avatar n tn Why is my stool green? I will be 50 years old shortly. I am on no medications and have no health problems that I am aware of. Periodically, (like once last year & then a couple of times this month) my stool is grass green, usual normal consistency, & stays that way for a few days. What would cause this?
Avatar m tn Hi we r not Drs...but, if u have bleeding and as FurballsMom asked if it is red and on the surface it could be a hemmoroid....or a fisher....this can happen when u strain too much when u evacuate ur waste...u may need more fiber in ur diet and drink more water....and for now ask ur Dr about a stool softener. But if the stool is black and tarry u may have internal bleeding and should seek immediate medical treatment.
Avatar f tn my stool is solid and good since i eat rice and bread again, but… i’ve noticed today my stool is dark black… really scared me.. even tho only half of my stool was black and the other half was normal brown??
Avatar f tn Is it bright red or do you have black stool? Black stool means you are bleed internally and need to get in asap. If its bright red its because it was either to big and hard or you pushed really hard to get it out. If its that start drinking extra water and prune juice, something that will help losen your stool.
Avatar n tn I doubt it is a blockage. Unless you are taking any medications now, the black color could indicate blood in the upper part of your intestines. You need to be checked out by a doctor ASAP.
Avatar n tn Hm, vitamin B could cause yellow stool, iron or Pepto Bismol can cause black stool. If your stool is actually black and tarry, this is a sign of bleeding from the stomach or esophagus (usually from ulcer). Hemoccult test shows blood in the stool.
Avatar n tn Could I have a baterial infection in my gut that is causing the pain and the black/green/sticky stool? It is my understanding that most bacterial infections cause loose stools...not borderline constipation type stools...I don't know if this is something else or not and wonder if I should be asking my physician to do testing for bacterial infections...Thoughts?
10227424 tn?1410558188 Im23 weeks and i just started experiencing black stool its scaring me because i googled it and it said its from internal bleeding or possibly cancer. Has this happened to anyone else.
Avatar f tn Are you sure the black stool is Ecoli?? Black stools can also mean blood in stool. I dont know if that is a symptom (blood in stool) of ecoli??
5389497 tn?1367327406 I've noticed since yesterday my stool is normal, but yesterday it was either black or super dark brown you couldn't tell the difference, and today it was black... I feel completely fine. I haven't eaten anything out of the norm that I sometimes do... is this something I should be concerned about?
Avatar f tn I have had constant abdominal pain and have started having black stool along with some red blood in it. I have been to the doctors before and was said to have internal hemorroids. What do you think my condition is and should i bother going to the ER? thank you!
678069 tn?1254422777 Wondering if anyone has experienced black stool from the pegasys/ribavirin. Is this something to worry about? It just started since I started treatment. I havent been able to find anything that mentions this as a side effect. My girlfriend says it might be caused by bleeding in the colon. This happen to anyone else?