about a week ago i had an alcohol overdose and was suppose to go to the doctors in 3-5 days but i didnt. then like three days later i think i got the flu from my sister. for the whole weekend i was throwing up with diarhea and now my stool is black.
2007-04-02 06:16:24 · 8 answers · asked by niece 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
well i dont think i have any iron in me everything i ate i just threw up. all ive eaten thats stayed down was this morning a bagel and orange juice.
2007-04-02 06:29:00 · update #1
See a doctor! Internal bleeding in your digestive tract! See a doctor ASAP!!!!!!
2007-04-02 06:24:33 · answer #1 · answered by WhatAmI? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it looks a little like coffee grounds, it's blood.
But don't freak out. People will get bloody stool occasionally without it being something dire like colon cancer. Sometimes just a sickness like food poisoning will do it. You: alcohol poisoning, and the flu... definitely sounds temporary.
The advice I've heard is to wait three days. If it lasts longer than three days, THEN go see a doctor.
The one exception is if you start feeling feverish or confused, which could be blood poisoning, and needs to be dealt with immediately.
Use common sense, and you'll be ok. :) Good luck!
2007-04-02 13:39:07 · answer #2 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black stools can indicate two things undigested iron OR digested blood. You know if you have been taking extra iron. The later would indicate you have a GI bleed and you need to call the doctor ASAP. NOW!
2007-04-02 13:29:55 · answer #3 · answered by professorc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Malena is a common term used for black coloured stools, since you give a history of Alcoholic overdosage This topic might help you out BUT still consult your gastroenterologist:
Signs: Identify gastrointestinal source of blood
1. Signs of upper GI sources of blood
1. Hematemesis (present in 50% of Upper GI Bleed)
2. Nasogastric aspirate positive for blood
2. Signs of lower GI sources of blood
1. Blood per rectum occurs with any GI source
2. Hematochezia (seen in 80% of all GI Bleeding)
1. Grossly bloody, maroon or dark red stool
2. Usually correlates with Lower GI Bleeding
3. Brisk Upper GI Bleeding may cause (11%)
3. Melena (Black tarry stool)
1. Black tarry stool requires 150 to 200 cc blood
2. Black non-tarry stool requires 60 cc blood
3. Blood must be in GI tract 8 hours to turn black
4. Stool remains black for several days in GI tract
5. Melana source
1. Present in 70% of Upper GI Bleeding
2. Present in 33% of Lower GI Bleeding
4. Blood in toilet (e.g. Hemorrhoid source)
Toilet water may appear bright red from 5 cc blood
2007-04-02 15:01:17 · answer #4 · answered by Dr.Qutub 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bloody stools often indicate an injury or disorder in the digestive tract. Your doctor may use the term "melena" to describe black, tarry, and foul-smelling stools or "hematochezia" to describe red- or maroon-colored stools.
Consult a Gastroenterologist.
2007-04-02 13:43:50 · answer #5 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually that means too much iron in your body, Since you overdose on alcohol this could have a lot to do with it.
I would suggest you get in to see the doctor and find out what type of damage you have done to your stomach and insides.
Do you want to die..................
2007-04-02 13:24:23 · answer #6 · answered by Angell 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Black stools normally indicate to much iron in your body
2007-04-02 13:21:28 · answer #7 · answered by nursej 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Too much iron in the blood. Cut down on those iron supplements.
2007-04-02 13:24:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋