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Why Is My Motion Black In Color?
Hi,Iam 21 years old my weight is 68 and iam 21 weeks pregnant . my problem is motion in black colour and iam having tablets named Ferronine*,Ecospirin andGladis.what is the reason behind this problem?
Sun, 22 May 2011
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Dr. SURYA PRAKASH TADEPALLI's
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Hi, this is called False Melena
A black stool caused by food, supplements, medication, or minerals is known as "false melena." Iron supplements, taken alone or as part of a multivitamin for iron-deficiency anemia, may cause stools to be black or even greenish in color.
DR. SURYA PRAKASH TADEPALLI
BAMS; MSC (CMB); MBA (HM); MA; M.PHIL; PGDY; PGDCPA; DNHE;D.PHARMACY
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A black stool caused by food, supplements, medication, or minerals is known as "false melena." Iron supplements, taken alone or as part of a multivitamin for iron-deficiency anemia, may cause stools to be black or even greenish in color.
DR. SURYA PRAKASH TADEPALLI
BAMS; MSC (CMB); MBA (HM); MA; M.PHIL; PGDY; PGDCPA; DNHE;D.PHARMACY
JAI SURYA HEART, KIDNEY, BRAIN, DIABETES, ARTHRITIS AND OBESE CARE CLINIC
PLOT NO.39, SECTOR-3
M.V.P.COLONY, VISAKHAPATNAM-530 017
ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA
E-MAIL: urwithdaring@yahoo.co.in
CELL: +91 9849153488/+91 8019730310
Hi,Aseela Faizal,
Welcome to health care magic,
It is always there when one takes Iron, one gets stool black,for that you have not to worry.
But problem of worry is you are taking Ecosprin also,it can give rise to bleeding tendency and so any bleeding in GI tract can cause black stool.
So go for stool test for occult blood to rule out bleeding from the tract.
I advice to stop using ecosprin but i do not know the reason for which is prescribed.
Consult your doctor and discuss this matter.
ok and bye.
Welcome to health care magic,
It is always there when one takes Iron, one gets stool black,for that you have not to worry.
But problem of worry is you are taking Ecosprin also,it can give rise to bleeding tendency and so any bleeding in GI tract can cause black stool.
So go for stool test for occult blood to rule out bleeding from the tract.
I advice to stop using ecosprin but i do not know the reason for which is prescribed.
Consult your doctor and discuss this matter.
ok and bye.
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