Suggest Treatment For Black Stool And Weight Loss

Posted on Tue, 15 Nov 2016

Question: went to bathroom today. black stool. 2nd time, same thing. never had it before. I did work out yesterday in both the morning and at night. Was doing ab exercises - crunches, leg lifts, sit ups. I don't have any pain. Stomach is tight from ab exercise. I will mention that I have had trouble periodically over the last few months swallowing. I attributed it to not chewing enough and it was like the food got stuck in my throat. I need to drink something to make it go down. That did happen the day before at lunch. One last thing. I have had a couple hiccup episodes in the last couple weeks. When it starts, it's might be 15 or 20 hiccups in quick fashion. Thoughts? and it's much appreciated. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Tayyab Malik (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy recommended

Detailed Answer:
hi
thanks for posting query at HCM.

read your query and understood your concern.
i strongly recommend you to visit a gastroenterologist and undergo endoscopic examination with two red flag symptoms
"difficulty swallowing and black stool"

endsocopy is indicated if patient
age>55
has anemia
has loss of weight
has passed black stool
had blood vomiting

hope to answer your concern
regards

dr Tayyab Malik

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