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X-ray Shows Part Of Lower Intestine Black. Digestive Problems?

I recently had X-rays taken at the chiropractor's office that I am concerned about. On the X-ray you could see part of my lower intestine and it was black. The chiropractor said that she normally doesn't see that in the stomach area. She mentioned that I have digestive problem but should I see a specialist?
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Mon, 8 Jul 2013
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Hi, many thanks for the query!
Well, a black shadow there indicates nothing but air/gas i.e. your colon is loaded with faeces.
You haven't mentioned exactly what digestive problem you are having, whether the stools are hard...
You need to do- USG (Abdo-Pelvis), CBC, Hydrogen Breath Test.
Eat high fibre diet, avoid milk & milk products if lactose intolerance is diagnosed, drink plenty of water, do regular exercise.
Take stool softners if hard stools, pre- & pro-biotics, antacids with your doctor's opinion.
Wish you a good health.
Take care.
Regards.
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X-ray Shows Part Of Lower Intestine Black. Digestive Problems?

Hi, many thanks for the query! Well, a black shadow there indicates nothing but air/gas i.e. your colon is loaded with faeces. You haven t mentioned exactly what digestive problem you are having, whether the stools are hard... You need to do- USG (Abdo-Pelvis), CBC, Hydrogen Breath Test. Eat high fibre diet, avoid milk & milk products if lactose intolerance is diagnosed, drink plenty of water, do regular exercise. Take stool softners if hard stools, pre- & pro-biotics, antacids with your doctor s opinion. Wish you a good health. Take care. Regards.