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Stoped Drinking But Now Stools Are Black. Is This Normal?

my husband is a heavy drinker, he has now stoped drinking for over a week, has today says his stools are black is this normal?
Sun, 11 Sep 2011
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
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Black stools indicate bleeding from stomach due to gastritis and bleeding stomach ulcer because of alcohol. H needs to get an upper GI endoscopy done as soon as possible. Also get his Haemoglobin level checked as well. Let him eat soft, bland cool food now. Avoid spicy hot food. Stop alcohol and smoking.
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General Surgeon,  Dr. Rajinder Bajoria's  Response
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Thanks for nice query.     
Painless Black stool can be due to many causes ,bleeding from upper gastrointestinal tract is the main cause.one should avoid smoking & drinking & fried spicy food .Endoscopy is must along with consultation with gastroenterologist
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Stoped Drinking But Now Stools Are Black. Is This Normal?

Welcome to Healthcare Magic Black stools indicate bleeding from stomach due to gastritis and bleeding stomach ulcer because of alcohol. H needs to get an upper GI endoscopy done as soon as possible. Also get his Haemoglobin level checked as well. Let him eat soft, bland cool food now. Avoid spicy hot food. Stop alcohol and smoking.