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What Causes Dark Coloured Stool?

Hi Dr.Nirja I am 24 years old. From around 3 weeks I started getting black color in my motion. I am not under any medication. I just take one a day multi vitamin tablet during night time. I am worried and nervous about why the color. Please suggest the posibilities. Thank you
Thu, 21 May 2015
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Hello
I appreciate your concern
Black colour stool is suggestive of some intestinal bleeding or hard stool after prolonged constipation at times

I would advise you to consult your doctor immediately for stool test for occult blood and if it comes positive than you should book an appointment with a gastroenterologist for an colonoscopy and further investigation to find out the cause for intestinal bleeding

This can be caused by Peptic ulcer and inflammatory bowel disease

Meanwhile please follow these guidelines
Avoid constipation by taking liquid paraffin at bed time.
Have lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
If you fell weakness than get your blood test for hemoglobin, if it comes low Than You have to take iron and multivitamins supplements

If you can provide me more information like your age and relevant medical history, I will be able to guide you better

Thanks and regards
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What Causes Dark Coloured Stool?

Hello I appreciate your concern Black colour stool is suggestive of some intestinal bleeding or hard stool after prolonged constipation at times I would advise you to consult your doctor immediately for stool test for occult blood and if it comes positive than you should book an appointment with a gastroenterologist for an colonoscopy and further investigation to find out the cause for intestinal bleeding This can be caused by Peptic ulcer and inflammatory bowel disease Meanwhile please follow these guidelines Avoid constipation by taking liquid paraffin at bed time. Have lots of fresh fruits and vegetables If you fell weakness than get your blood test for hemoglobin, if it comes low Than You have to take iron and multivitamins supplements If you can provide me more information like your age and relevant medical history, I will be able to guide you better Thanks and regards