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Hi, I ve been constipated for a about a week now maybe a little longer. And the few times that I have been able to go to the bathroom I have had black stool. But it has taken days to be able to go to the bathroom. I also contimue to be hungry even though I can t go to the bathroom. Could I be pregnant?
I would suggest 1.to get a blood test for thyroid function --- TSH 2. get a stool test for occult blood to check whether the black stools are due to internal bleeding and 3. get a hemogram You havent mentioned your age . In case you are above 40 years of age you will need a colonoscopy. Hope this helps
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I would suggest 1.to get a blood test for thyroid function --- TSH 2. get a stool test for occult blood to check whether the black stools are due to internal bleeding and 3. get a hemogram You havent mentioned your age . In case you are above 40 years of age you will need a colonoscopy. Hope this helps