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Suggest Remedy For Stinky Black Stools

Posted on Wed, 19 Nov 2014

Question: hi I have had black stools since yesterday they don't really stink that bad there is no pain anywhere I have taken peptobismol the last few days on and off

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
get a stool test

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Black stools could be a sign of internal bleeding.
I would suggest to gets stool test doneif it shows presence of blood you will need further investigations like an upper GI endoscopy.
I would advise to start omeprazole till you get these tests done
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr Samir Patil (13 hours later)

thank you again I would like to inform u they are starting to go back to normal color

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
stool test still advisable

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
That's good. Still I would suggest that you get a stool examination done. Its better to be safe.
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr Samir Patil (48 minutes later)

they aren't exactly brown but more of a greenish color now but a dark green

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
stool test will still help

Detailed Answer:
Hello
That's great
In case the black stool was because of bleed stool test will still show occult blood
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

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