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Black stools
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From last 4-5 weeks I have seen abnormal stool color. Very frequently (almost once in 2days) I can seen black stool every morning.
Is this as a result of acidity ?
I have taken ipill in January month. Is it possible this is its side effects ?
Please advise what might be the possible problems.
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Black stools are not normal and should not be ignore.
Show to gastroenterologist and get investigated.
It can be due to gastritis or ulcer but such regular black stool needs investigation
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cbc, stool for occult blood and upper GI endoscopy
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Black stools can happen because of many causes like related to diet or it may sometimes represent bleeding in the g i tract but that is a rare possibility you can share the pic of the school that may help in differentiating
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avoid spicy foods coffee tea cold drinks alcohol smoking junk food etc.
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