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Why I Am Noticing Black Stools From Past 3-4 Months And I Don't Have Any Abdominal Pain?

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Posted on Fri, 2 Aug 2024
Question: I am noticing black stools from past 3-4 months and I don't have any abdominal pain or any other pain.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
need some more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Black colored stools is called malena . This usually occurs due to altered blood in the stools, especially when there is blood leakage in the upper gastro intestinal tract.

I would like to know some more details like

Your age and gender ?
Are you on any medications ?
Do you have chest pain ?

Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (13 hours later)
My age is 23 and I am a male. I am currently taking follihair A tablet. I don't have chest pain
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (17 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Endoscopy

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

You may have to get an Upper GI endoscopy to rule out the presence of any bleeding ulcers in the stomach or duodenum. This is one of the commonest causes of malena in people of your age.

regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Why I Am Noticing Black Stools From Past 3-4 Months And I Don't Have Any Abdominal Pain?

Brief Answer: need some more details Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Black colored stools is called malena . This usually occurs due to altered blood in the stools, especially when there is blood leakage in the upper gastro intestinal tract. I would like to know some more details like Your age and gender ? Are you on any medications ? Do you have chest pain ? Waiting for your response,