2007-07-23 02:50:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
excess iron in your diet
2007-07-23 02:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by bobthebrowser 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Black, tarry, and foul smelling stools may be referred to as Melena by your doctor. The color may be caused by blood in the stool, which indicates an injury or disorder somewhere in your digestive tract.
If the amount of blood is enough to change the appearance of your stool, your doctor may ask the exact color. This will determine the origin point of the blood. Black bowel movements generally mean the blood is coming from the upper section of the GI tract. That means the esophagus, stomach or first section of the small intestines. The tar like consistency in the stool means the blood has been exposed to digestive juices.
Stomach ulcers caused by ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin are also common causes of upper GI bleeding. Other causes may include:
Esophogeal variances: (e.g. heavy consumption of alcholol)
Mallory-Weiss tear: (a tear in the esophagus from violent vomiting)
Bleeding stomach or duodenal ulcer.
Gastritis
Trauma or foreign body
Bowel ischemia: (a lack of proper blood flow to the intestines)
Vascular malformation
Certain foods or medicines can also contribute to black or tarry colored stools. Black licorice, iron, lead, pepto bismol (bismuth), and blueberries can cause black colored stools.
I suggest you get a check up from your doctor. Good Luck!
2007-07-23 10:05:26 · answer #2 · answered by d.a.f.f.y. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be something you ate - blueberries, or black mushrooms or something.
But sometimes it means there's blood in your poop - which can be very serious. So if it continues you need to call the doctor.
2007-07-23 09:54:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blood.
When you bleed internally the dried and clotted blood makes your stool appear black.
If you are having black stools you really should get yourself checked out. It could be an indicator of any number of things including colon cancer.
2007-07-23 09:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a sign of internal bleeding. You need to see your doctor as soon as possible and have a complete checkup.
2007-07-23 09:54:24 · answer #5 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greens can cause it, and extra blood being used during digestion.
2007-07-23 09:53:27 · answer #6 · answered by smittybo20 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad eating habit.
2007-07-23 09:53:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iron pills.
2007-07-23 09:56:49 · answer #8 · answered by dreaming_angel1983 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably Nutrient def. eat romaine lettuce... alot of it
2007-07-23 09:56:09 · answer #9 · answered by B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RENAL PROBLEMS KIDNEY INFECTION OR LIVER PROBLEM
2007-07-23 09:52:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋