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What Does The Black Color Of The Faeces Indicate Post Colostomy?
Husband has had a colostomy since sept 2017 the stoma is inverted so consequently stool output difficult to control on May 3 2018 had embolization to prep for stents since Monday 5/7 the stool is almost black. should we be worried? email address is YYYY@YYYY
Black color stools may be due to infection or bleeding or drugs like bismuth or antacids. Upper gi bleed etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. please check stool for microscopy and occult blood, upper gi scopy for stomach ulcers. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Avoid bismuth contain antacids. Check for iron tablets consumption? if yes it is the culprit. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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What Does The Black Color Of The Faeces Indicate Post Colostomy?
Hello, Black color stools may be due to infection or bleeding or drugs like bismuth or antacids. Upper gi bleed etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. please check stool for microscopy and occult blood, upper gi scopy for stomach ulcers. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Avoid bismuth contain antacids. Check for iron tablets consumption? if yes it is the culprit. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.