2006-09-11 10:06:40 · 8 answers · asked by grimm1 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I work in the hospital laboratory, and have receive black stool specimens on a few occasions.
Most often black stools results from upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding from an ulceration or a tumor. A tumor and/or ulceration in the esophagus, stomach and lower intestines may cause blood to leak into the cavity, and come in contact with the acids and enzymes that break down our food. Acidified blood will appear black. The specific location of your pain is necessary to diagnose this condition. The doctor may also order a colonoscopy to locate the specific problem area in your digestive system. By surgery, tumors can be removed, and ulceration can be closed.
Other reasons are: Intake of iron supplements, and Charcoal infusion from a medical examination using charcoal as a dye.
Doctor's consultation is greatly advised
2006-09-11 10:40:32 · answer #1 · answered by gbsalinger 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should go see your physician. Dark stools can mean there is bleeding in your GI tract. If you take alot of ibuprofen or aspirin it can cause a stomach ulcer. Bacteria in your GI can also cause an ulcer. The physician may want to perform a few quick tests to rule out a bleed. This could be a serious problem.
2006-09-11 11:03:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely see a doctor. Black, tarry stools, are an indication of internal bleeding, potentially fatal.
2006-09-11 10:12:41 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to see a doctor asap. black stools is a sign of blood
2006-09-11 10:31:20 · answer #4 · answered by zoe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This could be serious. I would call a doctor if I were you. This is a sign of a bleeding ulcer. No kidding, Go to the doctor!!!!
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2016-09-30 14:24:23 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a doctor. This can be a sign of bleeding in the bowel or stomach.
2006-09-11 10:11:25 · answer #7 · answered by peachyone 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that sounds serious, go see a docter asap
2006-09-11 10:11:46 · answer #8 · answered by enigma 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋