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What may be the various reasons for black motion/stool. my father is getting black stool from last one week.He is not facing any problem related to stomach.The only problem is black stool. should i consult a doctor or it is normal? thanks anoop

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Black stools may be a sign of upper GI tract bleeding. Consult a doctor for proper evaluation. ...  Read More

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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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Yesterday my periods was over, having black colour stool No pain in abdomen or stomach, everything is normal except the stool colour.. What are the reasons behind it??

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If you are taking iron medicine then stool would be Black and in case of upper intestinal bleed.you need to consult your doctor. ...  Read More

Black stool symptoms last two day Best treatment Best doctor How to solve the my problem Best doctor

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Are you taking any iron supplements? Best doctor is Gastroenterologist ...  Read More

Dear sir Yesterday and today black colour my stool. Yesterday I eat black grapes.. I fear about black stool My age 32

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R u taking iron supplements? ...  Read More

Is black stool normal ? Today I passed out black stool and around 7to 8 days before also same happened with me ,what could be the reason for this black stool ,and could it be the reason for the fatigue that I am having and mild head ache ? I have hypothyroidism... please help . thank you

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Dear Ms, I am afraid that you may be having an emergency. Black stool may indicate a bleeding form your stomach or intestine and there is absolutely no time to waste. Since bleeding has been low, you ...  Read More

....................................how long after stopping iron tablets will stool stay black???...

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3 to 5 days ...  Read More

I am having black stools since last two days, I haven't taken any irom supplement or any such kind of black food also my periods are delayed by 5 days. What could be the reason?

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Get your stool tested for occult blood in any good lab. If negative no need to worry. If occult blood is positive then you have to consult a specialist gastroenterologist for opinion. ...  Read More

Hello doctor i m 24 week pregnant, i have stools sometomes black and sometomes wkth black stools. I m currently taking rariset and bifolate. why i have this occational black stools?

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It could be because of iron tablets ...  Read More

I have black stool from past 3 days and also burning and pain on butt hole. My black stool is very small and in scattered form. I feel toilet many times a day when I go only black stool come and butt hole pain and burning.

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Plan for an endoscopy procedure to rule out any bleeding in the Gastrointestinal tract. Pain ain the anal area must be due to piles and fissure ...  Read More

Sir, I had a little black stool followed by normal color stool at about 9 AM on 19 August 2026. Then I didn't poop till 10 PM of 20 August 2026. That time stool was black and a little hard (constipation type texture). On the next day 21 August 2026 at about 9 AM stool was a little soft and normal color. On 22 August at 2PM though I didn't have muc

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Bleeding. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

Hi doctor, It's an emergency. My 5year old daughter not feeling well for past 1week. Last Thursday she had fever and loose stool. No vomiting and stomach pain... Went to pead, he suggest medicine. He said like stomach flu. Didn't prescribed antibiotics. 3days medicines over. We thought she cured almost. After 3days again started loose motion. Today

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Please get stool exam done from good patho lab Stop milk Give ruce baded foods Give probiotics like enterogermina Do video consultation with me after taking online appointment ...  Read More

I had fistula -in-ano surgery two years back, since then, whenever I get hard stools my anus starts bleeding,I was thinking it will be healed with time but it's not,even 2 years passed...can you please guide me what could be the reason and suitable treatment.. Thankyou .

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To understand your condition I need to know what is your food habits and how much water intake you take daily ? There has to be dietary modification and lifestyle modification which you should follow ...  Read More

I face dark stool after alcohol sometime look like black not sure other days stool color normal but stool is like direhea not hard not liquid

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No it's not black stool. But it's better to avoid alcohol. ...  Read More

I had passed dark color stool yesterday.. what's the cause of it...i have not any kind of medication

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More detailed history is desirable ...  Read More

My baby is 7 months old ans he passed hard stool today which was black on the outside but when o break it - it's green , orange and brown on the inside . He did not poop for a day . Started solid a month back and is on iron drops but i did not give him Iron drops yesterday . He is always constipated and cries while he poops . Is it concerning ??

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The baby's symptoms, particularly the hard stools and crying during bowel movements, indicate constipation, which can be concerning due to the discomfort it causes. The black color of the stool is a c ...  Read More

I am 25F. I have had dyspepsia in the past. Few days back, I had light stomach pain when I had outside food. But, then one day after eating ghar ka khana only, I pooped 3-4 times. After that, now I am constipated, feel full after eating some food only. I drank Beetroot juice yesterday and made part black and yellow faeces. Should I be concerned? I

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Please connect directly . That way will be able to help better . ...  Read More

I got blood tests done and it shows low iron levels. I'm taking ferivate xt for the same in the afternoon but I already have gastric issues and it's causing more ig also the stools are black. Is it normal? Ecg for palpitations was fine. Apart from that Lft, Kft and sugar levels are fine. Lack of iron and vit b12 levels it shows. Is taking med okay?

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Okay everything, black stool is due to iron u r taking ...  Read More

I had having stomach pain in both my right and left upper abdomen. Sometimes lower abdomen also. Black stool with mushy texture. Not proper appetitite. Headache also and sometimes pain in chest areas , fingers and toes. This all started when I accidentaly had a scoop of fake whey protein a month ago. I stopped consuming it immediately. I also did b

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This may be a gastric/duodenal ulcer depending on the symptoms. ...  Read More

Having gas problem, mild left abdomen cramping. Done usg reports normal. No kidney, bileduct and pancreatic as well as gall stone issue. No abdominal fluid. Doctor suggested few med razo d , sucralfate,cizaspa-x, buscogost. After taking meds my stool color changes to dark greyish ..? Is it because of meds..? Not experienced before

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Do connect and consult ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, For the past few days, my stool has been black in color. I've been taking Ecosprin 150 (aspirin) for a year and recently took iron syrup, which I stopped a few days ago. My stool is black and hard, but I don't have any symptoms like pain or vomiting. Could you please suggest a suitable homeopathic medicine?

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At your age it is best to get investigated and examined to get to know the source of bleeding. Medicine depends on when and where the source of bleeding is. For further evaluation and treatment consul ...  Read More

My baby who is 2 years old and 12 kg weight having black stool not fully black. He is taking watermelons so some chunks of it are also present. He is very active and taking food. No other problems. .Attaching picz. Please advice

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Greetings it's normal ...  Read More

Does petsaffa/kayam tablet cause black stool??is it safe ?I have constipation and I'm using it and after taking those medicines I have black stool

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You can use medicated aneama ....or water aneama regular ...  Read More

I had severe diarrhoea for 2 days during which I took electrolytes, bananas, grapes, rice, curd and a simple diet to cure plus metrogyl 400 tablet. Once my stool was firmer i started noticing black threads (worm like) things in my stool. They are not moving in the stool. There is no stomach ache or any anal itching of any kind. As a precaution, a f

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Might be food particles...or blood... Need to run investigations and physical examination...esp stool microscopic examination Drink plenty of water and take High Fiber Diet... ...  Read More

I am having black dry stool from 5 days and having gas trouble..Please say is this any serious problem ?

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Do u have any loose motion, fever, weakness, dizziness, pain killer intake in past? ...  Read More

My poop is black colour from 4 days. Before that I had constipation (no poop for 3 days) bcs of periods. I am using 2 tablets Lamifin and Alenix for skin allergy. No any other symptoms like Stomach pain . But gas problem is there .

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black motions are seen when there is bleeding in stomach or small intestine so better plan for UGI ENDOSCOPY ...  Read More

I have black stool and blood yesterday begin till today .and little flu is related for this or not I don know.what is my current help issue please guide?

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U have to be evaluated..to do specific investigation lft pt INR and to be examined by surgeon to rule out hemorrhoids....do consult ...  Read More

Hello doctor,today has 2 times hard black stool and fresh little blood also.freaquantly fart some feeling like little flu.what is possibility of my health issues.

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Do you have any addictions of alcohol intake. ? Malena indicates bleeding from either upper gi or right side colony Fresh bleeding from hemorrhoids mostly. You need blood investigation then further we ...  Read More

I am 24 year old boy from the last 6 months (approx) why i am producing BLACK SPECKS IN MY STOOL almost everytime i go to poop And from the last 1-1.5 months i am having tremendous gastric issues,abdominal pain from nowhere,etc. I have given multiple blood test but every report is okay currently i am taking COLOSPA RETARD,ECONORM for this issue sti

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Bad shape. Stool in empty eye don't give any clue rather a nauseated feel. Stool for complete n microscopic. Locally apply caladryl lotion two three times. Atarax 25 two times a week for 7 ...  Read More

Black stool not regularly, but once in 2 week, is this normal, or it is cause of concern, but I didn't take iron tablets, or anything that affect my stool color like beets, but I have internal hemorrhoid.

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Visit General Surgeon near you . It needed to be evaluated properly ...  Read More

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