What Causes Black Colored Loose Stools?

Posted on Wed, 25 Mar 2015

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Question : Hi Doctor, two days back i had 2 instances of loose motion...black and foul smell. i took enterogermina and BRAT diet for a day and then continued my regular food. today again i had 1 instance of loose motion..Not black and no foul smell. before the discharge i experience a pain in the stomach.

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
get your stool examined.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, it seems that you might be having infection of the gastrointestinal tract. A stool examination will help in planning further medical management. You may need an antibiotic like Ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily along with an antiamoebic like Metronidazole 400 mg thrice daily. Eat light meals prepared under hygienic conditions. Also take care of your hydration. You should continue with Enterogermina. Add an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals. Further medical management can be planned according to the reports.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (39 hours later)

dear Doctor, pls be kind enough to tell me how many days i need to continue this medication ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
5-7 days.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your response.
I would advise that you should follow the treatment for 5-7 days.
I hope this answers your query. If you have any further doubts, please mention.
Regards. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar