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Suggest Treatment For Upset Stomach And Black Hard Stools
Question: just had the stomach flu yesterday and today I am experiencing upset stomach and black hard stools. is this concerning or just aftermath of stomach flu?
Brief Answer:
Get tested if symptoms persist longer.
Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for your query at HCM.
Viral gastroenteritis generally resolves without treatment within two or three days. Most people fully recover, with no lasting side effects. It is likely that it is not of concern. Did you take iron rich diet or its supplements? It black stools persist for more than 2 days then get occult blood, microscopy examination on stools with culture and sensitivity testing.Drink extra fluids with and between meals. If you have difficulty drinking, try very small amounts of water or suck on ice chips.
Take care.
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Dr. Sheetal I Verma
Get tested if symptoms persist longer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM.
Viral gastroenteritis generally resolves without treatment within two or three days. Most people fully recover, with no lasting side effects. It is likely that it is not of concern. Did you take iron rich diet or its supplements? It black stools persist for more than 2 days then get occult blood, microscopy examination on stools with culture and sensitivity testing.Drink extra fluids with and between meals. If you have difficulty drinking, try very small amounts of water or suck on ice chips.
Take care.
Hope I answered your query.
If no clarifications then you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Dr. Sheetal I Verma
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