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Is Black Watery Stool A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Mon, 18 Apr 2016
Question: My stool has always been watery, like years, now it has turned black, should I be concerned? I also have hep c. Any suggestions....I don't want to go to the ER for something that is normal.
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Answered by Dr. Amit Jain (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Tell me the status of liver and Hep C

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thanks for putting up your query at HCM.
I am Dr.Amit Jain (DM, Gastroenterologist), I'll be addressing your queries today.

Please tell me the status of Hep C. Whether you have cirrhosis or not? Have you ever undergone endoscopy and ultrasound examination?
If yes, then what are the reports and reports of other blood tests like liver function tests, complete Haemogram.

Black stool in patient with Cirrhosis may be of concern as it can be occult blood in the GI-tract.

However most of the time black color of stool may be due to diet, iron supplements, or some vitamins.

So also tell whether it is persisting or are you on any specific medicines.

Please answer to my queries so that I can understand your problem in better way and I can reply accordingly

Wish you a good health
Regards
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Is Black Watery Stool A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: Tell me the status of liver and Hep C Detailed Answer: Hello! Thanks for putting up your query at HCM. I am Dr.Amit Jain (DM, Gastroenterologist), I'll be addressing your queries today. Please tell me the status of Hep C. Whether you have cirrhosis or not? Have you ever undergone endoscopy and ultrasound examination? If yes, then what are the reports and reports of other blood tests like liver function tests, complete Haemogram. Black stool in patient with Cirrhosis may be of concern as it can be occult blood in the GI-tract. However most of the time black color of stool may be due to diet, iron supplements, or some vitamins. So also tell whether it is persisting or are you on any specific medicines. Please answer to my queries so that I can understand your problem in better way and I can reply accordingly Wish you a good health Regards