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Gastric Issue and pain
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It's been 2 weeks where I am noticing pain in my left abdomen radiating to the back I did my consultation with the doctor when I saw black poop in my washroom. The doctor did ask me for an endoscopy. I am trying to understand if endoscopy will give out an accurate result. I have also noticed one peculiar symptom where whenever I empty my bowels it starts paining and I feel a sort of diarrhea . Not sure if this is anything gastric related or colon related.
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If u have black stools with abdomen pain u should consider
Visiting gastroenterologists as u need an evaluation for this.malaena could be at times very serious issue so better would be getting immediate medical attention
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Dr. Sarathchandra Gorantla
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The black stools (melena) combined with abdominal pain strongly suggests upper gastrointestinal bleeding, which could be due to:
Peptic ulcers in the stomach or small intestine
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach lining)
If you are not on any iron supplements.
An upper endoscopy is strongly indicated in your case because:
It helps evaluate upper abdominal pain and identify the source of bleeding
It allows direct visualization of the digestive tract and collection of biopsies if needed
It enables immediate therapeutic intervention if active bleeding is found
Next Steps
This requires urgent medical attention - please do not delay seeking care as upper GI bleeding can be serious
Until you can see a doctor:
Stay hydrated with clear fluids
Avoid NSAIDs like ibuprofen
Monitor for additional symptoms like:
Severe abdominal pain
Dizziness/lightheadedness
Vomiting blood
Fever
Health Tips
Foods to Avoid:
Spicy and fatty foods
Dairy products (except plain yogurt)
Caffeine and alcohol
Raw fruits and vegetables initially
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