Black in stool,HELP!!!!?!
Question: okay so when i wiped today i saw a black thing in my stool along with little black specks kinda gross.. nasty!! what should i do?and im goin 4 a stool test soon but what if those things rnt there anymore then they'll miss it ! PLEASE HELP!!!
Answers: okay so when i wiped today i saw a black thing in my stool along with little black specks kinda gross.. nasty!! what should i do?and im goin 4 a stool test soon but what if those things rnt there anymore then they'll miss it ! PLEASE HELP!!!
The color of your stools usually indicate the foods you consumed. A lot of green and leafy vegetables such as spinach which is a good source of iron might make your stools look greenish. Really light yellowish brownish stools esp during diarrhea might indicate bile- thus partially digested foods esp foods rich in roughage and high fiber. The normal color of stools is supposed to be dark brown (steatorrhea). In other words, there is complete digestion and absorption.
Another factor that would affect the color of your stools would be meds that you take. such as vitamins and minerals such as folic acid or iron pills. In this case, do not be alarmed, when it appears to be blackish; as this is not blood.
Bloody stools might indicate the following:
If it's bright or frank red, that means it indicate lower GI bleeding such as from hemorrhoids. If it's dark red or melemna as it's called then, the source of bleeding might be from upper GI bleeding disorders such as esophageal varices, ulcerative colitis, diverticulosis to name a few - which indicate that digestion has occurred .
It's a good thing that you are observant as to the color of your stools. Happy elimination!.
Additional info:
Bloody, tarry stools
Alternative names
Stools - bloody; Hematochezia; Melemna; Stools - black or tarry
Definition
Bloody stools often indicate an injury or disorder in the digestive tract. Your doctor may use the term "melemna" to describe black, tarry, and foul-smelling stools or "hematochezia" to describe red- or maroon-colored stools.
Considerations
Blood in the stool may come from anywhere along your digestive tract, from mouth to anus. It may be present in such small amounts that you cannot actually see it, but is only detectable by a fecal occult blood test. When there IS enough blood to change the appearance of your stools, the doctor will want to know the exact color to help find the site of bleeding. To make a diagnosis, your doctor may use endoscopy or special x-ray studies.
A black stool usually means that the blood is coming from the upper part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This includes the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine. Blood will typically look like tar after it has been exposed to the body's digestive juices. Stomach ulcers caused by ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin are common causes of upper GI bleeding.
Maroon-colored stools or bright red blood usually suggest that the blood is coming from the lower part of the GI tract (large bowel or rectum). Hemorrhoids and diverticulitis (inflammation of an abnormal pouch in the colon) are the most common causes of lower GI bleeding. However, sometimes massive or rapid bleeding in the stomach causes bright red stools.
Consuming black licorice, lead, iron pills, bismuth medicines like Pepto-Bismol, or blueberries can also cause black stools. Beets and tomatoes can sometimes make stools appear reddish. In these cases, your doctor can test the stool with a chemical to rule out the presence of blood.
Brisk bleeding in the esophagus or stomach (such as with peptic ulcer disease), can also cause you to vomit blood.
Common Causes
Upper GI tract (usually black stools):
Bleeding stomach or duodenal ulcer
Gastritis
Esophageal varices
Mallory-Weiss tear (a tear in the esophagus from violent vomiting)
Trauma or foreign body
Bowel ischemia (a lack of proper blood flow to the intestines)
Vascular malformation
Lower GI tract (usually maroon or bright red, bloody stools):
Hemorrhoids
Anal fissures
Diverticular bleeding
Intestinal infection (such as bacterial enterocolitis)
Vascular malformation
Inflammatory bowel disease
Tumor
Colon polyps or colon cancer
Trauma or foreign body
Bowel ischemia (a lack of proper blood flow to the intestines)
Call your doctor if you notice blood or changes in the color of your stool. Even if you think that hemorrhoids are causing blood in your stool, your doctor should examine you in order to make sure that there is no other, more serious cause present at the same time.
Sorry for the lengthy and comprehensive answer.. I hope this helps. Most of the time, the cause of black stools are due to the kinds of foods we consummed. Black stools do not necessarily indicate blood. There has to be a hx for the occurrence. And because, you're young, most likely, it's not blood. People at age 50 and above are advied to go for colonoscopy to detect early colon cancers. Esp if you are at high risk. Genetics plays a very strong link in here.
black is blood-unless its medication your taking-tell your doc when u get there
if your stool is black means blood .. better go to a dr.
have you had a bad stomach or intestine ache lately... how about bloating or gas? Gas will make it turn black,,, you may have eaten something bad
Ok now what you need to do for the next few days is, watch what you eat. Drink a lot of water,,,, lots and lots,, flush that mess out.
Also go to a local health food store like GNC and buy some of their cleaning formulas. You also need to go to a local store and buy some fiber vitiamins,,, not ex lax! just fiber... Your local drug store should have some chewables for about $10.
do not worry,,, now you may have a little blood, but that can be from a stomach virus,,, try cleaning yourself out... do not use a laxative,, because it will make you sick and dehydrated
usually means black stools there is blood in them
Some green vegetable's eaten by You.
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