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Black tarry stools
I have black stool with no other symptoms since 2 days . I had lot of red wine during weekend.. could that be the reason... what else could be the possible reasons and is it dangerous. Anything to worry ??
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Black stools can be due to food or alcohol (including red wine) if taken in excess, and this is often harmless if temporary. Iron supplements, certain foods, or medicines can also cause dark stools.If black stools persist or any symptoms appear, consult a doctor and consider CBC + stool occult blood test
If it resolves within a day or two and no symptoms develop, it is usually not serious.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. B R S Kumar
General Physician
25 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Black stools is usually due to motion mixed with digested blood.
So have physical examination at your doctor including digital rectal examination.
If it is blood in the motion, the doctor will tell you what you need to do
(Bloods tests- CBP, clotting, Liver and kidney function tests; Endoscopy - Gastroscopy ; Scan- Ultrasound abdomen; Treatment - either Ompeorazole or Omeprazole with additional treatments if it is a liver related issue ).
All the best.
J G S R clinic
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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