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Sir I have noticed that few times I have some dark brown part in my stool it is not black it is dark brown is it normal
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Patient sometimes confuse between.dark brown and black.better to do occult blood in the stools
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Your haemoglobin level is maintain, no weakness and and fatigue there is no problem.
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some dietary changes advisable.
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advice for occult blood in stool.
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Not uncommon
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Stool analysis to confirm upper GI bleeding.
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That's normal. Not to worry
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Hi, Sorry to hear that and happy that you asked for help.
If there is some blood leakage in our Intestine this type of problem occurs. Two elaborate if there is Dark red colour blood in stool likely due to leakage of blood from lower intestine.
If there is blood leakage from upper intestine, it takes some to reach lower intestine and to anus, so red blood turns to dark brown. I suppose this is what happening in your case.
There could be other reasons like Nutrition related drinking brown colour syrup, or protein shakes etc..,
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If this problem happening for a long period of time, better consult a Gastroenterologist ask for any confirmatory tests like Stool Analysis, CBP,.
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Avoid spicy foods,
Increase fibre content in the diet,
Check for any other symptoms like easily feeling of weakness.
Don't neglect if this is happening frequently and consult a doctor.
Stress can also increases bleeding in intestine if any So try relaxation techniques.
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Normal
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
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Nellore
It's normal
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Dr. Khushboo
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