Is a very dark stool a matter for concern?

Question

I am somewhat color blind. The color was very dark almost black. This color was consistant through two bowel movements in 24 hours.

Answer 1

A dark stool can mean blood and that is a concern. I don't care how you look at that it can be bad. If you only have had two bowel movements that were black and that is the end of it it could be something you ate. Beats can cause a stool problem that will make you think you have a problem. You need to see a doctor and soon if this persist. He should give you a smear test. Depending on the results of the test he my want you to have a coalinoscopy (sorry about the spelling). In any case you should see your doctor. Your health is most important...Best of luck...

Answer 2

Most likely it is from what you have eaten. Have you had any Pepto Bismol, that will turn a stool jet black for a couple of days. If you are really concerned then a Fecal Occult blood test can be done. This is were you restrict your diet of vitamin C, red meat, any red foods and maybe more for a couple of days. Then you can get the test kit, and rub some stool on a special spot on the test card. The card is sent to a lab and treated with a chemical and this will determine if the stool contains blood. this procedure can also be done at a medical clinic. But the key is to make sure you follow the diet restrictions prior to the test for accurate results.

Answer 3

If you have eaten something with a high concentration of iron that could cause a dark stool.

However, you could have a bleeding ulcer. If the problem persist for another 24 hours - go to a doctor!!!!

Answer 4

Could be...could be old blood in the stool or if you've eaten something not your norm, or taking a new medication (for example) that could cause it...

Surf over to WebMD and do some research and see if anything there may help you out...if you can't come up with a reason for it, then you should probably call your doc and see what s/he says...

Answer 5

That depends. R u taking any supplements like iron or vitamins with iron in them? Iron tends to make stools dark. U should go to ur dr and get checked to be sure there is no hidden blood in ur stool.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I had something that happened three times.....I learned that if you have dark stools...There is blood but old blood it comes from your stomach.....If you have red blood it comes from your Hemorrhoids or your but hole..So ....You need to get med help..You are pro bally bleeding from the inside..."Not a death sentence"..You pro bally have a stomach disease....It is called Acid Reflex disease...It is maintained Thu medication.....THE PURPLE PILL..It is on TV all the time... Do worry ...But Do not super worry ...It is treatable...You will be OK..... if you don't have money... go the emergency room they will take people without Insurance.....They will get you better GOOD LUCK...B.E.N.

Answer 8

have you been taking aspirin ibuprofin or any other nsaids for pain
if so it is probably blood from your stomach. stop taking them for a few days. otherwise see a doctor. it could also be bleeding ulsers.

Answer 9

could mean lots of iron in your diet at that. Like anything else if it continues mention it to your doctor.

Answer 10

if it's very close to being black it's possible you may have some internal bleeding!!!! VERY bad....you should get this checked out ASAP!!!