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What Causes Dark Black And Dark Green Stools With Foul Smell?

For the past four days, I my stools have been varying between a very dark black and a very dark green in color. It is not solid but yet not diarrhea. The smell is very foul and something I have never smelled before. I am in my mid 40's. Any ideas what could be causing this?
Wed, 14 Jun 2017
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,

I really appreciate your concern, such consistency could be due to infection but it should have some associated symptoms like abdomen pain, vomiting, nausea, and fever. In absence of these symptoms chances of infection would be less likely, it may be due to diet taken, just wait for some time it will be okay. In persistence of such stool appearance, stool needs to be sent for lab test.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain
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What Causes Dark Black And Dark Green Stools With Foul Smell?

Hello, I really appreciate your concern, such consistency could be due to infection but it should have some associated symptoms like abdomen pain, vomiting, nausea, and fever. In absence of these symptoms chances of infection would be less likely, it may be due to diet taken, just wait for some time it will be okay. In persistence of such stool appearance, stool needs to be sent for lab test. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Akhtarhusain