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Diagnosed with IBS. Got black stool with abdominal pain. Is this serious?
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I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to answer your query.
Black stool can be both serious and harmless.
Serious because it can indicate upper gastrointestinal bleed and harmless because it can be due to certain medications like pepto bismol, iron supplements and certain food items like blue berries.
So if the stool continues to be black, consult your doctor. He may do a rectal examination and may even order for a stool test. If he confirms it as due to bleed he may perform an upper GI endoscopy to find the source of bleed.
I hope that answers your question.
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Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
| Question is related to | |
|---|---|
| Diseases and Conditions | Upper gastrointestinal bleeding, Gastrointestinal bleeding |
| Drug/Medication | Pepto-bismol, Pepto bismol |
| Lab Tests | Stool test |
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