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What Causes Diarrhea With Black Stools?
I am 19 years old about four feet and seven inches and I weigh about 120lbs. I dont have any medical history. Just recently I been having diarrhea, I visit the bathroom more than ten times yesterday and more than ten times today. Yesterday I was running a fever and threw up three times. Today I experienced black stool. I havent been able to eat or drink anything because It will just come out after i eat it.
Mon, 8 Jan 2018
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dear black colour stool means bleeding of upper GI. Diarrhoea may be due to acute gastroenteritis.probably upper GI bleed may cause irritation and diarrhea. take tab.oflox ornidazole twice a day for five days,tab.nexium before breakfast.plenty of water and ors.if symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.
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thank you for trusting HCM
dear black colour stool means bleeding of upper GI. Diarrhoea may be due to acute gastroenteritis.probably upper GI bleed may cause irritation and diarrhea. take tab.oflox ornidazole twice a day for five days,tab.nexium before breakfast.plenty of water and ors.if symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.
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