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Can Rifaximin Be Taken For Dark Bowel Movements?

Hi, I am suffering from loose Dark, blood like stooling i am not sure if its blood or not but it is uncontrollabe to hold. i feel like going for it for 6 to 7 times a day, cant walk, or sleep properly, tell me how to cure it. Is O2 or Rifaximine tablet good for curing it?
posted on Mon, 24 Aug 2015
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Hi & Welcome.
I appreciate your concern for passing dark blood like stools.
Incomplete date like age, gender, drug intake, any history of disease of the intestinal system, any associated symptoms or weight loss,


The drugs mentioned 02 (Ornidazole and Ofloxacin) or Rifaximine are effective only for diarrhea caused by bacteria or protozoa.

Most common causes of dark colored stool include bleeding from peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids, polyps or any cancer involving the intestines.

I would advise you to consult a surgeon for proper clinical examination and relevant lab tests like stool analysis, colonoscopy, tests for clotting, etc.

Hope I could answer your query.

A feed back is appreciated.



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Can Rifaximin Be Taken For Dark Bowel Movements?

Hi & Welcome. I appreciate your concern for passing dark blood like stools. Incomplete date like age, gender, drug intake, any history of disease of the intestinal system, any associated symptoms or weight loss, The drugs mentioned 02 (Ornidazole and Ofloxacin) or Rifaximine are effective only for diarrhea caused by bacteria or protozoa. Most common causes of dark colored stool include bleeding from peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids, polyps or any cancer involving the intestines. I would advise you to consult a surgeon for proper clinical examination and relevant lab tests like stool analysis, colonoscopy, tests for clotting, etc. Hope I could answer your query. A feed back is appreciated.