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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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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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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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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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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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[ ] 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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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

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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[ ] 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

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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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

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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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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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

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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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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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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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

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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

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

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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?

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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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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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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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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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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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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

Sir , I had dark chocolate yesterday evening Today morning I noticed my stool is black in colour .is it anything related to it . please tell .

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Hopefully not ...  Read More

My menstrual cycle is 27 days regular. Today is 36th day of my missed period. Today morning I checked urine pregnancy test, it shows double dark line. I'm taking folvite5mg at morning for past 5 days. Pls confirm when I need to check with gynecologist? After 40days? When we can see feetal heartbeat ?

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You should see a gynecologist in person three weeks after a skipped period to look at the heartbeat ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing the following symptoms: Urge to go to toilet after full (large) meal. Sometimes accompanied by little stomach cramp and semi solid stool. bloating Dark colored stool (blakish brown) Last 10 days I had been eating outside food daily, as there was no one at home. I'm on diabetice and anti anxiety medicatio

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Baby on antibiotics, is this stool color normal please tell it's dark why could it b dark green?????

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Greetings it's normal ...  Read More

Hi doctor , I seeinn yellow ans dark brown stool time to time. But dark brown comes bit hard as comparw to yellow and it is always first stool which comes out of anus. I am having outside food here ans there since last few day.. including non veg. I am facing ibs kind symtoms time to time. I am anxities paitent and worried if this tool is nornal

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

Hi Dr. Why my body getting Dark in pregnancy . Currently I am in my last days of 7th month. My skin is getting dull and dry even Body getting dark.

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first tjing due to winter..so hydrate urself more..deink water .. ...  Read More

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