Greenish Black stools

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Asked for Male, 58 Years

Patient underwent colorectal surgery for colon cancer 5 weeks ago. Patient was asked to take Augumentin antibiotic for 5 days for the wound ( external ) to heal where stitches were put. today and tomorrow his stools were greenish black colour. We performed stool test for occult blood and OVA ad CYST -- all these were NEGATIVE. Please advise if this is because of antibiotic ? Should we wait for 1-2 days for the stools to turn normal colour

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Dr. Gaurav Mishra Laparoscopic Surgeon 18 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gaurav Mishra

Laparoscopic Surgeon 18 yrs exp Mumbai

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Yes please wait. Nothing to Panic. If your are on haematinics this is normal. M

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