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What Causes Black Grainy Stool?

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Posted on Mon, 2 Feb 2015
Question: I have 10-14 bouts of black grainy stools daily as well as fairly frequent accidents during the night
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Your case is emergency...immediate diagnostic tests advised...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry for the situation you are in.

The back grainy stools daily which are also happening during the night are considered emergency. It is suspected melena ( stomach bleeding)) Immediate evaluations are needed. Do not wait until 1/22, but go to ER now. There they will run the right diagnostic tests:
- upper endoscopy
- blood work

All the best!
Dr.Klerid
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What Causes Black Grainy Stool?

Brief Answer: Your case is emergency...immediate diagnostic tests advised... Detailed Answer: Hi, I am sorry for the situation you are in. The back grainy stools daily which are also happening during the night are considered emergency. It is suspected melena ( stomach bleeding)) Immediate evaluations are needed. Do not wait until 1/22, but go to ER now. There they will run the right diagnostic tests: - upper endoscopy - blood work All the best! Dr.Klerid