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Suggest Treatment For Upset Stomach, Diarrhea, Vomiting And Black Stool
Question: last week I had an upset stomach with diarrhea and vomiting, I have a black stool today , what could be wrong with me?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Well, if you don't take any iron supplements ,haven't been eating foods that can give a black color to your stool, and now you have a black, tarry stool , then the possibility of a bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract should be taken in consideration.
Possible cause are : Gastritis, Esophagitis, peptic ulcera in stomach.
If you continue to have black, tarry stools I would suggest to seek medical help and get examined.
PPI drugs like Pantoprazol, Omeprazol would be highly recommended.
The gastrointestinal infekt ( gastroenterits ) you had last week with vomiting and diarrhea could have make a gastritis or stomach ulcera worse.
Kind regards
Dr.Murati
Detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Health Care Magic.
Well, if you don't take any iron supplements ,haven't been eating foods that can give a black color to your stool, and now you have a black, tarry stool , then the possibility of a bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract should be taken in consideration.
Possible cause are : Gastritis, Esophagitis, peptic ulcera in stomach.
If you continue to have black, tarry stools I would suggest to seek medical help and get examined.
PPI drugs like Pantoprazol, Omeprazol would be highly recommended.
The gastrointestinal infekt ( gastroenterits ) you had last week with vomiting and diarrhea could have make a gastritis or stomach ulcera worse.
Kind regards
Dr.Murati
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