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Black stool during periods
I am noticing black stool before periods and during my leriods from last 5 months cycle.
I just want to know, it is normal or I have some internal issues?
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Some medicines like iron supplements can cause black stools .
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Some medications can cause it .
If not then Consult a gastroenterogist.
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Black stool or melena can be sign of some internal intestinal bleed .
Your haemoglobin level ?
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Dr. Dyuti Navadia
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
5 yrs exp
Pune
Are you taking any oral iron tablets?
Black stools can also be due to GI bleed
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