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Why Do I Have Black Stool And Diarrhea When Been Diagnosed With Diverticulitis, Colitis And Hiatal Hernia?

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Question : I have been diagnosed with diverticulitis,colitis,and hiatal hernia..I'm taking cipro and flagella. My pain has gone away but now I have diahrea that looks like tar. Should I go to hospital or is this normal?
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can wait for 2 days and add Imodium.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Yes, you should go to the hospital and get a ultrasound of abdomen and stool test and culture done to rule out which bacterial species is involved in infection and is sensitive to which drug.
Secondly you can take over the counter Imodium 4 mg twice daily for 2 days along with antibiotics you are taking.
If you feel fine then no need to visit hospital.

Hope I was specific and helpful. Follow ups are welcome.
Thanks!
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Why Do I Have Black Stool And Diarrhea When Been Diagnosed With Diverticulitis, Colitis And Hiatal Hernia?

Brief Answer: Can wait for 2 days and add Imodium. Detailed Answer: Hello, Yes, you should go to the hospital and get a ultrasound of abdomen and stool test and culture done to rule out which bacterial species is involved in infection and is sensitive to which drug. Secondly you can take over the counter Imodium 4 mg twice daily for 2 days along with antibiotics you are taking. If you feel fine then no need to visit hospital. Hope I was specific and helpful. Follow ups are welcome. Thanks!