What could be the cause of getting black feces? it is the intestine , stomach or something else ?
2007-06-01 03:34:26 · 16 answers · asked by Lost007 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
What is GL? Also, I only get black feces when my stomach hurts, tired and diarrhea. some times i see blood in it too. It its been many years. I cant drink or eat cold things.
2007-06-01 11:27:40 · update #1
If you are taking iron supplements, that is a common cause of black stools. But black stools can also be a symptom of bleeding in the upper digestive tract. If it continues for more than a few days and you are not taking supplemental iron, see a doctor, as this can be extremely serious. If you have other symptoms, call the doctor NOW. If you are taking iron, stop for a few days to see if the color returns to normal. If it does, you can resume iron supplementation and ignore the blackness.
Some foods may darken the stools, but should not actually make them black. Treat this as an emergency if it continues for more than a few days and is not iron-related.
2007-06-01 04:27:05 · answer #1 · answered by Maple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No certainty here BUT it may just be something you ate. Once I had a Halloween cake with black & orange icing and my feces had a bluish tint to it - scared the hell out of me at first, but after a few days (when all the cake was gone) everything was back to normal.
2007-06-01 10:40:38 · answer #2 · answered by imasunigrl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That can be a sign of blood loss
Take it to the doctor:a simple test can rule it out
Better safe than sorry.
Some licorices have the same effect:the black Dutch ones.
But rule out that you are internally bleeding.
Sky
2007-06-01 10:54:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be caused by the bacteria E.Coli.
An E. Coli infections lasts 3-6 weeks and generally clear up on their own.
If it doesn't clear up see a physician.
2007-06-01 11:01:31 · answer #4 · answered by skanktale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dark green leafy vegetables like spinach, red meat, Pepto Bismal.
2007-06-01 10:38:12 · answer #5 · answered by kathy s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dark feces could be from whatever food you've eaten lately...or could be blood in your stool. You should consult your doctor immediately if the problem persists...
2007-06-01 10:37:50 · answer #6 · answered by Dr_M_VanNostrand 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the food you've eaten: products with black dye; black colored products cookies, cakes, candies
Too Much Iron -
Blood in the stool
Activated Charcoal
2007-06-01 11:20:27 · answer #7 · answered by Trenese 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definetley need to see your doctor , dont act like a fool and not go , could be something minor or something major!!please get it checked out.
2007-06-01 19:25:44 · answer #8 · answered by markiemark3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
could be bleeding in upper GI tract or taking iron tablets as well as some other things you may eat
2007-06-01 13:51:14 · answer #9 · answered by larry s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be an upper GI track problem
2007-06-01 10:40:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋