I Went Make Bowl Movement Just Now And I Got

Posted on Mon, 8 Apr 2019

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Question : i went make bowl movement just now and i got s black or dark green when i wiped my but. What does this mean?

Follow up: Dr. Monish De (2 minutes later)

is this something i should be concerned about.

Answered by Dr. Monish De (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Stool test for occult blood

Detailed Answer:
Hi

As your bowel is black would advise you stool for occult blood test to detect blood and as it is green also you could do stool culture sensitivity.

Depending on test results treatment will be decided.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T