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What Do Tiny Black Particles In Stool Indicate?
Question: I aam having tiny black particles in my stool. I have IBS and am 88 years old. Should I worry?
Brief Answer:
Are you taking iron supplements?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these black particles that you have reported. There is just no reason to worry about all of this. I will like to know if you are on any vitamin supplements or iron as these are often the most common causes of changes in stool alongside dietary modifications. For how long has this been going on? Monitor only for now and unless there is something else that comes up, there is no reason freaking over this.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
Are you taking iron supplements?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these black particles that you have reported. There is just no reason to worry about all of this. I will like to know if you are on any vitamin supplements or iron as these are often the most common causes of changes in stool alongside dietary modifications. For how long has this been going on? Monitor only for now and unless there is something else that comes up, there is no reason freaking over this.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
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