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Are Black Stools Indicative Of Blood In The Bowels?
Question: What does it mean when your stool is solid black?
Brief Answer:
Could be blood in the stool.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There are a few things to consider when a person says he has black and dark stool.
Generally, blood coming from higher levels (stomach and small bowel) converts into a dark coal-black color due to the changes the blood has in the bowel.
Have you ever had a colonoscopy done? After the age of 50, it is recommended that all people should have a colonoscopy every 5-10 years.
Even if you have had this test in the last 5 years it might be recommended to repeat it as you are having this bleeding it could spot the site of bleed.
Initially get a stool for the occult test done to see if there is blood in the stool or not.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
Could be blood in the stool.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There are a few things to consider when a person says he has black and dark stool.
Generally, blood coming from higher levels (stomach and small bowel) converts into a dark coal-black color due to the changes the blood has in the bowel.
Have you ever had a colonoscopy done? After the age of 50, it is recommended that all people should have a colonoscopy every 5-10 years.
Even if you have had this test in the last 5 years it might be recommended to repeat it as you are having this bleeding it could spot the site of bleed.
Initially get a stool for the occult test done to see if there is blood in the stool or not.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
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