what can cause a dark black stool. i know blood is one possibility, but what else could be causing it?
2006-08-12 03:00:45 · 6 answers · asked by jessie s 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
i dont drink, so that wont be a factor...
2006-08-12 03:08:19 · update #1
Pepto-Bismol will do it, as will any supplement containing iron.
Digested blood will make your stools black, and that can indicate a serious health problem.
2006-08-12 03:20:05 · answer #1 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What have you eaten recently? That's a possible cause. However, you should still have it checked out. Blood in the stool could just be a result of hemorrhoids, but don't take chances.
2006-08-12 10:06:53 · answer #2 · answered by clarity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you eat affects stool color. Has your diet changed recently? If yes, wait a few days...if not, best coonsult your doctor.
2006-08-12 10:08:28 · answer #3 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
taking iron tablets will do it, to much brandy will not do it unless it causes internal bleeding
2006-08-12 10:09:32 · answer #4 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you drink Guinness?? That can cause it also!
2006-08-12 10:06:17 · answer #5 · answered by shq_foxyfaerie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you drank too much brandy i think
2006-08-12 10:07:37 · answer #6 · answered by akasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋