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Suggest Treatment For Foul Smelling Black Stool
Question: Ii have black still that smells horrible & is loose. What is going on?
I meant to say Black stool, not still. Sorry.
I meant to say Black stool, not still. Sorry.
Brief Answer:
Should go to ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking.
YOU are reporting to have black stools with a bad smell.
Black stools are suggestive for stomach hemorrhagie from gastritis or stomach ulcer.It is called melena.
You need to go to ER to get proper evaluation.
Other causes of black stools are iron suplemets.Let me know if you are using iron suplements or have changed your diet.
Wish you fast recovery
Dr.Klerida
Should go to ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking.
YOU are reporting to have black stools with a bad smell.
Black stools are suggestive for stomach hemorrhagie from gastritis or stomach ulcer.It is called melena.
You need to go to ER to get proper evaluation.
Other causes of black stools are iron suplemets.Let me know if you are using iron suplements or have changed your diet.
Wish you fast recovery
Dr.Klerida
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