Is it normal for that stuff to make stool really dark? My hubby woke me up this morning, scared because his "stuff" looked black. I told him, pepto, does that! He took 3 shots of it yesterday for upset stomache. Has this happened to anyone esle, is it normal?
2006-06-29 05:18:58 · 22 answers · asked by Wendi 5 in Health ➔ Men's Health
yeah it's normal. I've also seen it leave a black coating on your tounge if you don't brush it good the night before. But do rule out a GI bleed.... if his poo is really foul smelling too go to the doc!!!
2006-06-29 05:21:25 · answer #1 · answered by MamaSunshine 4 · 8⤊ 2⤋
Never happened to me, but I usually try to steer clear of the stuff. It nearly makes me gag just thinking about it.
For a more informed answer than what you may get on here, I would suggest calling your doctors office and ask the nurse there, or I would assume that Pepto Bismol has an 800 number or website that you can reach to inquire from.
I would think that your hubby is just fine though. When your digestive system is a little messed up or off schedule, your body just does the best it can. Don't worry... all things will pass. lol
2006-06-29 05:25:56 · answer #2 · answered by boxergirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends. What's wrong with his stomach that he needed the Pepto? If he has a bleeding ulcer for instance, that will turn his poo black. I would ask the Dr. Black stools usually indicate bleeding somewhere along the GI tract.
2006-06-29 05:21:06 · answer #3 · answered by all_my_armour_falling_down 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened to my husband several years ago and he had a bleeding ulcer. Black stool is serious and your husband should see a doctor.
2006-06-29 05:21:09 · answer #4 · answered by Deb C Arbonne Consultant 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bottle says dont take it if your stool is black or very dark.
2006-06-29 05:39:35 · answer #5 · answered by Tyrone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is a normal side effect, I think it even mentions that on the label.
2006-06-29 05:20:11 · answer #6 · answered by surlygurl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes its normal.
2006-06-29 05:20:26 · answer #7 · answered by eddie9551 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is normal. Read the label and it will tell you that.
2006-06-29 05:21:30 · answer #8 · answered by mopargrapeape 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this has happened to my brother yeah its very normal and yet very gross. dont worry though its just for a little while
2006-06-29 05:22:30 · answer #9 · answered by happyDAYS2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
totally normal
2006-06-29 05:20:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋