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What Causes Diarrhea And Dark Stools During Pregnancy?
Hello, I have been diagnosed recently with mild preeclampsia and I am now experiencing very dark stool. It also burns when I have a bowel movement. The other day it was only diarrhea but has now become very soft and VERY dark. Is this something I should be concerned about?
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
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Your diarrhea can be due to gastroenteritis. The main concern here is that you should keep yourself hydrated and that you do not have dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids. Use ORS to improve you fluid balance. Take 1 litre of clean drinking water and mix 1 packet of ORS in it. Take this fluid as much as required.
As you have preeclampsia you need to check your blood pressure regularly, normal blood pressure is below 140/90. Hope that answers your question,
Regards, Dr.Imaad.
Your diarrhea can be due to gastroenteritis. The main concern here is that you should keep yourself hydrated and that you do not have dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids. Use ORS to improve you fluid balance. Take 1 litre of clean drinking water and mix 1 packet of ORS in it. Take this fluid as much as required.
As you have preeclampsia you need to check your blood pressure regularly, normal blood pressure is below 140/90. Hope that answers your question,
Regards, Dr.Imaad.
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