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What Causes Black Colored Stool Discharge?
yesterday I experienced black vomit and black stool, the vomiting lasted all day but stopped at night...and hasnt returned. the stool was diareah at first but is now regualr..but still black...ther WAS also body aches involved...Do you think it is serious?
Tue, 3 Apr 2018
Hello,
Black colored vomit and stool are highly indicative of upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding (either from esophagus or stomach). The most common cause is peptic ulcer diseases. When the blood from upper GI gets mixed with stomach content gets oxidized and turns into black color. It is a serious medical condition, and you should immediately seek medical help. Please, go to the emergency room to get a medical evaluation. Please, feel free to ask me if there is anything else you need to know.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Malik
Black colored vomit and stool are highly indicative of upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding (either from esophagus or stomach). The most common cause is peptic ulcer diseases. When the blood from upper GI gets mixed with stomach content gets oxidized and turns into black color. It is a serious medical condition, and you should immediately seek medical help. Please, go to the emergency room to get a medical evaluation. Please, feel free to ask me if there is anything else you need to know.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Malik
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