Two weeks ago I started having really bad stomach aches, just below my chest/rib cage, a hard grinding feeling. My stomach is bloated. I have taken over the counter acid reducers, which aren't working as well as they first did. I also have taken tums.
My back also aches, middle lower back. Today went I went ot the bathroom my bowel was a very black and I am burping and have back ache and uneasyness in the stomach area.
I am supposed to be going back to the doctor on July 11 for further follow-up.
2006-07-02 07:58:25 · 15 answers · asked by chill 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
You have to rush to the ER! It means that you have blood in your stool, which means that you are losing blood because of a bleeding ulcer! Do you feel dizzy? This is urgent! Good luck.
2006-07-02 08:12:30 · answer #1 · answered by Belindita 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you? Age has some influence on likely pathology here.
Is the stool offensive in odour? If not, then are you on iron supplements as it is likely due to that. If it is then I suggest you see a doctor somewhat more promptly and check your heart rate as it sounds like you are having a significant gastrointestoinal bleed, probably from a stomach/duodenal ulcer!
Have you vomitted up blood at any point?
2006-07-02 08:17:50 · answer #2 · answered by Philippa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you take Pepto-Bismol, by any chance? That stuff will turn your stool black. It even says so on the label. Check the labels of other over-the-counter remedies you have taken as well: You just might find out that one effect is that they turn your bowel movement black. ... Go to your July 11 appointment, for sure.
2006-07-02 08:03:52 · answer #3 · answered by Gestalt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have bleeding ulcers!! You need to get to the doc before your appt. Drink milk, eat bread, only very bland stuff until you a Dr. It can be a very dangerous condition. Don't wait, even if you have to go to ER! I have been an RN for almost 30 yrs and I am not trying to overdramatize, you need treatment. Good luck!!
2006-07-02 08:02:39 · answer #4 · answered by lookn_4_laffs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should seek a doctor advice yes certain foods and meds will turn your stool black stool that has blood in it has a very foul order you will know it. you could just suffer from constipation reason for bloating low back pain ect.. you say you are going back to Dr what did they say first time visit ..call during business hours and try to get in to see them earlier don't mess with you health but calling ahead to see doc immediately may save allot of money to a er trip.
2006-07-02 08:13:48 · answer #5 · answered by squawwitoutamule 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what I will say may make your more aware what your BMS are telling you. Great to say you are seeing your doctor,but see a gastrologist a specialist first,BLOOD is in your stools, a gas you have is minor to a certain point, your may be bleeding inside or your diet and food to which you eat is going against your disgestive tract.Meat and red meat is which I been told and read about, works against your disgestive tract and heart too, good luck, milk with peppermint or spearmint works to ease your stomach. OTC meds only help to alittle. good luck with your doctor.
2006-07-02 09:11:25 · answer #6 · answered by strongheart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some over the counter medicines can cause a change in the color of your bowel movement, but if your symptoms have not been getting better, i would suggest that you try to get in to your doctor as soon as possible to try to find out what is going on. good luck.
2006-07-02 08:06:52 · answer #7 · answered by darren b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT, NOT, NOT WAIT TO SEE THE DOCTOR!!
Go to the emergency room NOW!
If your stool is tarry black, you are BLEEDING INTERNALLY-- this could be do to trauma of some sort, bacteria, ulcers or even CANCER. I cannot stress this enough GO SEE A DOCTOR, nOW
No really-- get off the computer and get to an emergency room!!
2006-07-02 14:34:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see an health care professional and fast
they maybe something or not but good you seeing an doctor
July 11,but if it get too much go to your local Hospital okay
2006-07-02 08:02:00 · answer #9 · answered by Linda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your a$$ to the emergency room now!
black stool is a sign of blood in it! Not joking!!!
You could have bowel cancer or something like that!
2006-07-02 08:04:16 · answer #10 · answered by math_major 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋