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What Is Reason For Black Stools With Diarrhea And Stomach Pain?

Posted on Fri, 2 Aug 2024

Question: My father has been taking Orofer for the past one and half months. He has been getting black stools since then. From yesterday he is having diarrhoea and stomach pain. Is this a concerning thing?

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 minute later)

Orofer was prescribed by a doctor after a health checkup which indicated that iron levels are less

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (38 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Orofer is iron supplement and can cause black stool.

I need some more information before I can give my opinion.
1. How old is he?
2. What is his hemoglobin and MCV?
3. What did the doctor say as the possible cause of anemia?
4. Is the pain in the upper or lower abdomen?
5. How is his appetite?
6. Is he losing weight unintentionally?
Regards,
Dr.R.K

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