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What Can Cause Black Bowel Movement?

Hi there So my cycle was 1 week late and this morning i had a half brown half black stool. This was followed by a black stool. It is solid but it is black as anything not mistaking it. I am wondering if this could be down to the charcoal burger i ate yesterday. But no one else who ate it seems to have this issue. I am also feeling unwell since the day my cycle was due
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Black colour stools may be due to upper GI bleed or iron tablet consumption or bismuth-containing antacids intake or eating of dark vegetables etc.

Please get stool examination is done if blood is positive then upper GI endoscopy with colonoscopy to confirm the diagnosis.

Use tablet Pantoprazole. Avoid spicy food, alcohol consumption, smoking and caffeine drinks.

If symptoms not improved please consult your gastroenterologist, he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Can Cause Black Bowel Movement?

Hi, Black colour stools may be due to upper GI bleed or iron tablet consumption or bismuth-containing antacids intake or eating of dark vegetables etc. Please get stool examination is done if blood is positive then upper GI endoscopy with colonoscopy to confirm the diagnosis. Use tablet Pantoprazole. Avoid spicy food, alcohol consumption, smoking and caffeine drinks. If symptoms not improved please consult your gastroenterologist, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.