Dark Stool During Pregnancy- 501 Questions Answered

I am 18weeks pregnant. I started iron tablets (livogen z) 4days back and i think since then I am getting dark (almost black colored) stools. Please let me know is it normal? Is it due to iron tablet? Or shall I go to doctor?

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Dr. Pushpa GourGynecologist | Bhopal

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Passing black color stool may be due to iron tablets . You can consult your Dr regarding regarding this . ... Read More

Hi I am 32 years old 4 month pregnant. From 2 days I am getting dark brown stool, little gassy and constipated. Right now I am on medication Richar cr, isofit, labatlol,tricium active, pro pl lote, ecosprin 150 and Argihope. Is it concerning? Should I visit doctor to consult for my dark stool?

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Dr. Pendekanti MalleswariObstetrician | Bangalore

It's because of Iron supplements you are taking. ... Read More

I m having dark stools since last 2 days. I have digestive problem . Stools are sometimes normal and sometimes dark .no other symptoms

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Dr. Rajesh Kumar PradhanGastroenterologist | Delhi

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Need more evaluation ... Read More

I have some dark brown stool particle in my whole stool ,is there any problem about black stool ,thank you

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Dr. Gnanendra DMGastroenterologist | Bangalore

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Yes May need evaluation ... Read More

I have been suffering from dark stool from 3 days which is dark green and black in colour. I am taking and iron supplement that is ferrous sulphate pills one pill per day . Is this supplement is causing dark stool??? Do this dark stool harmful for my body ??? Should I continue taking this supplement or stop???

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Dr. Kumar ParthGastroenterologist | Bangalore

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[ ] Hi if this bleed is not associated with pain than is generally due to piles and quantity of blood should be more. If this is associated with pain and quantity is less than this is due to fissure. ... Read More

I have noticed that a day ago, I had a dark red stool possibly blood in the stool...and from today I notice that the stool is dark in color almost dark brown or black... This happened once a month back and later stopped by itself...I mean became normal.. Please advise

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Dr. Kumar ParthGastroenterologist | Bangalore

[ ] Hi if this bleed is not associated with pain than is generally due to piles and quantity of blood should be more. If this is associated with pain and quantity is less than this is due to fissure. ... Read More

I have had constipation problem since childhood, Now for some years occasionally blood comes with stool. And for the past 2 days stool come in dark color.I have a fear that I might end up with colon cancer. For 2 weeks I also had diarrhoea problem. Kindly help me with this.

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Dr. Chethan R SGeneral Physician | Bangalore

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Hi..... Adding fiber to your diet increases the weight of your stool and speeds its passage through your intestines. Slowly begin to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables each day. Choose whole-grain ... Read More

Today i got dark colored stool whike defacation is this dark coloured stool normal?? Of not what can be the reason

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Dr. Aditya Prasad PadhyUrologist | Bhubaneswar

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Dark colour stool is not normal but one episode also it can't be commented for what reason. If it will continue then connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's managemen ... Read More

Hi.. For the last few days, I am having issues with my bowel movement, it's not the regular bowel movement, dark stools are being passed. Please diagonize

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Dr. Kumar ParthGastroenterologist | Bangalore

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Hi as per your history dark / black stool may be sign of bleeding in gastrointestinal tract. You need further evaluation. You need a physical examination to rule out any specific problem. You can b ... Read More

I am 21 weeks pregnant. I dint change my diet. I observed, stool was darker(black in colour) from the past 2 weeks. Is this normal ?

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Dr. Neha VashisthObstetrician | Jaipur

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I have moved to a new city for job and have been having dark green to black stool everyday since 15-20 days. I have normal stool consistency and no constipation as I go to bathroom 2 times a day atleast.

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Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

What are the most common causes of having dark brown stool? Recently I have started consuming chia seeds with water and noticed that after that I have started getting brown stool , can it be the cause of the above? Please help

Asked for Male, 27 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I face dark stool after alcohol sometime look like black not sure other days stool color normal but stool is like direhea not hard not liquid

Asked for Male, 27 Years 137 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar BokarvadiaGastroenterologist | Ahmedabad

No it's not black stool. But it's better to avoid alcohol. ... Read More

I am taking cefakind cv 500 and rabzix L. I have been seeing green/dark stools since taking these. There is no pain in the stomach. It has been happening for three days. Is this black stool??? Is this normal??

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Dr. Snigdha SehgalInternal Medicine | Pune

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There maybe some dietary changes along with the tablets. Better to consult/get a stool routine at your nearest lab. Usually green stools are not very concerning. ... Read More

I had passed dark color stool yesterday.. what's the cause of it...i have not any kind of medication

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Dr. Nishant Kumar JaiswalPublic Health Medicine Specialist | Lucknow

More detailed history is desirable ... Read More

10 days back, I have light coloured stool and I took LFT on same day. Now for last 2 days, my stool colour is in dark brown without any medication. Please check and let me know if it is normal. I had history of fatty liver for last 3 years. 2 years back, my fibroscan result were normal but grade 2 fatty liver

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Dr. AmishGeneral Surgeon | Delhi

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LFT is grossly normal. Nothing much to worry. 2nd page of the report is not very clear, so couldn't read it. ... Read More

I have been taking Amrita bindu syrup, 3 doses completes, noticed dark stools, is it normal response to the medicine or any cause of concern? Please find Attached medicinal ingredients in syrup with this query.

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Dr. Satish SawaleAyurveda | Navi Mumbai

Thanks for trusting Ayurveda and seeking help on authentic platform. Plz communicate with treating dr no self medication plz. ... Read More

I am having stomach problem so my doctor prescribed norflox and rinifol, after taking norflox from next day dark stool is coming. Is it because of antibiotic

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Dr. Nishant Kumar JaiswalPublic Health Medicine Specialist | Lucknow

Not necessarily More detailed history is desirable ... Read More

Patient is having 11 weeks of pregnancy with complaint of stools with lots of mucus since 1 week ...has already taken tab zifi 200mg nd probiotics... can pt take tab metrogyl during 11 weeks pregnancy

Asked for Female, 30 Years 168 Views v

Dr. Lavina BatraGynecologist | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

I developed darkening of neck and underarms during pregnancy.. I'm 18 days postpartum and it's still not gone..any treatment or cream for it

Asked for Female, 27 Years 478 Views v

Dr. Vijay SoyalDermatologist | Delhi

Treatment depends on grade of acne and specific. Kindly book consultation with dermatologist ... Read More

From last 3 month my stool is of dark colour, no matter what I eat the morning stool make the water brown, Some paper kind of stuff float in the water and the stool some with some red particle

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Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Connect ... Read More

I am 26 weeks pregnant and my breasts are very darker and looks weird to me. Is it normal will it go away I am worried.

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Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

Connect ... Read More

My baby is 5 month old she is passing dark green stool from the last 1 month is it normal ? And no other symptoms

Asked for Female, 32 Years 176 Views v

Dr. Shebin C EPediatrician | Kanyakumari

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Greetings it's normal ... Read More

I tested positive for typhoid 2 weeks back, all symptoms have gone sometimes i get mild fever, chills but today I saw little dark blood in watery stool. What should I do now?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 98 Views v

Dr. Sarathchandra GorantlaGastroenterologist | Hyderabad

The blood in your stool during typhoid recovery could indicate: Typhoid-related intestinal bleeding from ulcers in the terminal ileum Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, which occurs in about 10% of typhoid ... Read More

I'm a pregnant woman in my third trimester and have noticed dark patches on my armpits. Is this normal or could it be acanthosis nigricans?

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Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

2 day my 8 month baby stool is dark green colour... Is any problem... 2day before he eat beans... Beans become dark green in stool... I need to see pediatrician

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Dr. Sudheer BeemarapuNeurologist | Hyderabad

It’s normal while ur giving semi solids in child Should see any loose stool vomiting fever , if any consult pediatrician ... Read More

Hi doctors, My 4 month baby suddenly passing stool in dark black color for last 2 days. But the baby is active and doing all ok and no other symptoms. Do we need to worry on this? Kindly clarify us thank you!

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Dr. Prathibha ReddyPediatrician | Hyderabad

Any fver any rashes on body ... Read More

Loose stool more than 4 days... Now Checked with Gyn and Physician they prescribed medication but no improvement till now We have started medication from 2nd days of loose stool

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Dr. Varnica PsycheGynecologist/Obstetrician | Chennai

Need more details. Kindly connect ... Read More

I'm 28 years old Height 5.11 Inch weight 54 I have been suffering from dark stool for 4 years i did colonoscopy but colonoscopy reports are normal study!!! my dad 49 years old now he has been suffering from colon cancer for 6 years!!! i always feel hard stool and black stool What should i do for this!!! Have i been suffering from any disease? pleas

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Dr. A N M Owais DanishProctologist | Hyderabad

Dark stools are most often due to upper GI Issues, iron intake, bismuth intake or dark coloured foods. Endoscopy is advised to rule out any clinical cause of dark stools. ... Read More

My stool look dark but recently i eating salad ingredients beetroot carrot cabbage tomatoes cucumber is this a cancer poop or not i m scared

Asked for Female, 28 Years 188 Views v

Dr. Kishore Chandra KoradaOncologist | Hyderabad

Hi Your dark.stool can be due to beet root, but if you continue to have dark stools when unare off beet root, then you have to get evaluated for the cause ... Read More

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Dark stool during pregnancy

I am 18weeks pregnant. I started iron tablets (livogen z) 4days back and i think since then I am getting dark (almost black colored) stools. Please let me know is it normal? Is it due to iron tablet? Or shall I go to doctor?

Hi I am 32 years old 4 month pregnant. From 2 days I am getting dark brown stool, little gassy and constipated. Right now I am on medication Richar cr, isofit, labatlol,tricium active, pro pl lote, ecosprin 150 and Argihope. Is it concerning? Should I visit doctor to consult for my dark stool?

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I m having dark stools since last 2 days. I have digestive problem . Stools are sometimes normal and sometimes dark .no other symptoms

I have some dark brown stool particle in my whole stool ,is there any problem about black stool ,thank you

I have noticed that a day ago, I had a dark red stool possibly blood in the stool...and from today I notice that the stool is dark in color almost dark brown or black... This happened once a month back and later stopped by itself...I mean became normal.. Please advise

I have had constipation problem since childhood, Now for some years occasionally blood comes with stool. And for the past 2 days stool come in dark color.I have a fear that I might end up with colon cancer. For 2 weeks I also had diarrhoea problem. Kindly help me with this.

Today i got dark colored stool whike defacation is this dark coloured stool normal?? Of not what can be the reason

Hi.. For the last few days, I am having issues with my bowel movement, it's not the regular bowel movement, dark stools are being passed. Please diagonize

I am 21 weeks pregnant. I dint change my diet. I observed, stool was darker(black in colour) from the past 2 weeks. Is this normal ?

I have moved to a new city for job and have been having dark green to black stool everyday since 15-20 days. I have normal stool consistency and no constipation as I go to bathroom 2 times a day atleast.

What are the most common causes of having dark brown stool? Recently I have started consuming chia seeds with water and noticed that after that I have started getting brown stool , can it be the cause of the above? Please help

I face dark stool after alcohol sometime look like black not sure other days stool color normal but stool is like direhea not hard not liquid

I am taking cefakind cv 500 and rabzix L. I have been seeing green/dark stools since taking these. There is no pain in the stomach. It has been happening for three days. Is this black stool??? Is this normal??

I had passed dark color stool yesterday.. what's the cause of it...i have not any kind of medication

I have been taking Amrita bindu syrup, 3 doses completes, noticed dark stools, is it normal response to the medicine or any cause of concern? Please find Attached medicinal ingredients in syrup with this query.

I am having stomach problem so my doctor prescribed norflox and rinifol, after taking norflox from next day dark stool is coming. Is it because of antibiotic

Patient is having 11 weeks of pregnancy with complaint of stools with lots of mucus since 1 week ...has already taken tab zifi 200mg nd probiotics... can pt take tab metrogyl during 11 weeks pregnancy

I developed darkening of neck and underarms during pregnancy.. I'm 18 days postpartum and it's still not gone..any treatment or cream for it

From last 3 month my stool is of dark colour, no matter what I eat the morning stool make the water brown, Some paper kind of stuff float in the water and the stool some with some red particle

I am 26 weeks pregnant and my breasts are very darker and looks weird to me. Is it normal will it go away I am worried.

My baby is 5 month old she is passing dark green stool from the last 1 month is it normal ? And no other symptoms

I tested positive for typhoid 2 weeks back, all symptoms have gone sometimes i get mild fever, chills but today I saw little dark blood in watery stool. What should I do now?

I'm a pregnant woman in my third trimester and have noticed dark patches on my armpits. Is this normal or could it be acanthosis nigricans?

2 day my 8 month baby stool is dark green colour... Is any problem... 2day before he eat beans... Beans become dark green in stool... I need to see pediatrician

Hi doctors, My 4 month baby suddenly passing stool in dark black color for last 2 days. But the baby is active and doing all ok and no other symptoms. Do we need to worry on this? Kindly clarify us thank you!

Loose stool more than 4 days... Now Checked with Gyn and Physician they prescribed medication but no improvement till now We have started medication from 2nd days of loose stool

My stool look dark but recently i eating salad ingredients beetroot carrot cabbage tomatoes cucumber is this a cancer poop or not i m scared

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