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What Causes Diarrhea, Constipation And Black Stools?
Question: I went from having direha to having constapation with black bowl why
Brief Answer:
Black stool indicate bleeding in GI Tract.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
It will be helpful if you mention the medicines you are taking.
Diarrhea can be due to an infection of the gastrointestinal tract. Antidiarrheal medicines can cause constipation.
Black stool indicates bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.
You should get yourself clinically examined and investigated.
Following investigations may be helpful :-
1. Complete Blood Count ( CBC ).
2. Endoscopy and Colonoscopy.
3. Stool examination.
You can take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals.
Avoid spicy and oily foods.
I hope this is helpful to you.
If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
Black stool indicate bleeding in GI Tract.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
It will be helpful if you mention the medicines you are taking.
Diarrhea can be due to an infection of the gastrointestinal tract. Antidiarrheal medicines can cause constipation.
Black stool indicates bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.
You should get yourself clinically examined and investigated.
Following investigations may be helpful :-
1. Complete Blood Count ( CBC ).
2. Endoscopy and Colonoscopy.
3. Stool examination.
You can take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals.
Avoid spicy and oily foods.
I hope this is helpful to you.
If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
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