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I%E2%80%99ve Had Black Stools The Last 3 Or 4 Days.
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Question : I%E2%80%99ve had black stools the last 3 or 4 days. i can%E2%80%99t get in to see my doctoe for another week. is there something i can take over the counter now or should I go to an emergency room.
Brief Answer:
Elective care can be considered
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am
I can certainly understand your concern.
I have worked through your attached query in detail.
Passage of black stools may indicate blood in the stools.
This require further evaluation in the form of stool testing for blood.
As of now this is not an emergency, you can schedule an appointment with your doctor as earlier discussed.
Further management if any is largely based on test reports. As of now no over the counter medications are required.
Post your further questions if any
Thank you
Elective care can be considered
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am
I can certainly understand your concern.
I have worked through your attached query in detail.
Passage of black stools may indicate blood in the stools.
This require further evaluation in the form of stool testing for blood.
As of now this is not an emergency, you can schedule an appointment with your doctor as earlier discussed.
Further management if any is largely based on test reports. As of now no over the counter medications are required.
Post your further questions if any
Thank you
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