Is Black Tarry Stool A Cause For Concern?
Question: Hi,
I am observing black tarry stool now a days and i have no other symptoms. How should i proceed from here, Please guide me on this.
I am observing black tarry stool now a days and i have no other symptoms. How should i proceed from here, Please guide me on this.
Brief Answer:
?Upper GI bleed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Black tarry stool indicates bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Black stools also seen if you take iron supplements or Pepto bismol.
If you are passing black tarry stool and not taking iron supplements or Pepto bismol, then you need immediate medical attention.
You need to undergo upper GI endoscopy to know the cause of bleed.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
?Upper GI bleed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Black tarry stool indicates bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Black stools also seen if you take iron supplements or Pepto bismol.
If you are passing black tarry stool and not taking iron supplements or Pepto bismol, then you need immediate medical attention.
You need to undergo upper GI endoscopy to know the cause of bleed.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have been taking corn flakes which i think has some amount of iron, Can this be the reason for it ?
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
That may not be responsible.
Post the picture of the black tarry stool
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
That may not be responsible.
Post the picture of the black tarry stool
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi i have attached the stool test report. Please let me know if it is fine.
It has 1-2hpf pus cells is it normal ?
It has 1-2hpf pus cells is it normal ?
Brief Answer:
Nothing significant
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I went through the stool analysis report.
Looks normal.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
Nothing significant
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I went through the stool analysis report.
Looks normal.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar