Suggest Treatment For Severe Nausea And Black Stool

Posted on Sat, 5 Nov 2016

Question: I have been slightly nauseated for 3 days. I noticed my stool was blackish, my BP is slightly elevated (15-20 pts upper figure
what may this indicate?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice...

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank yo for asking!
I read your query and understood your query.

Your symptoms most likely are related to hypertension and hypertensive encephalopathy (neurological complication) which is manifested with nausea and dizziness.

You shouldn't worry about black stool because it's a common side effects of Pepto Bismol.

If you were my patients I would recommend to do as follows:
- Blood work
- ECG
- Start antihypertensive treatment with Captopril and Amlodipin to stabilize your BP.

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

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