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What Causes Recurrent Nausea Along With Dark, Tarry Stools?

I have had debilitating nausea for almost a week. I have not been vomiting but just don t feel like eating anythig. Just toast, plain crackers, applesauce, white pudding, etc. Been taking Maalox, tums, and Nexium which was prescribed last summer after a negative endoscopy. Nausea had gone away after 3 weeks of Nexium, but suddenly returned a week ago. Today I had dark, tarry stool. I am concerned, as we away from home for the winter and don t have a doctor here.
posted on Wed, 7 Jan 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
Black stool is due to bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. After reading your post, it seems that you might be having a bleeding ulcer in the gastrointestinal tract and needs urgent medical attention.
I would suggest that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated by a medical professional. I would advise that you should take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals along with Domperidone 30mg. Antacid in gel or liquid form is also beneficial. Avoid spicy and oily foods. Also avoid being empty stomach for long periods.
I hope this is helpful to you.
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What Causes Recurrent Nausea Along With Dark, Tarry Stools?

Hi, Thanks for writing your query. Black stool is due to bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. After reading your post, it seems that you might be having a bleeding ulcer in the gastrointestinal tract and needs urgent medical attention. I would suggest that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated by a medical professional. I would advise that you should take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals along with Domperidone 30mg. Antacid in gel or liquid form is also beneficial. Avoid spicy and oily foods. Also avoid being empty stomach for long periods. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks.