Bloating, changing stool frequency and symptoms after spicy meals are often seen with IBS, food intolerance or gastritis, but diagnosis needs a proper history.
Keep a food/stool diary, eat regular smaller meals, reduce very spicy/oily foods, and maintain fluids and soluble fibre.
A single darker stool can follow food or medicines, but truly black tarry stool needs urgent assessment for bleeding.
Seek care promptly for weight loss, persistent vomiting, blood in stool, fever, anaemia or pain waking you at night.
Please book a consultation to review the medication used and decide whether CBC, stool tests or other evaluation is needed.
Answered2026-09-03 19:13:32
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