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Why Have I Had Black Stool With Mucus And Constipation For Two Weeks?
Question: I had black stool with mucus & constipation since last fortnight. I had normal results of LFT& KFT Blood test. What is the reason & what is the remedy.
Brief Answer:
A detailed evaluation is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Black colored stools indicate bleeding or other minor injuries in the upper part of your gastrointestinal system. The altered blood that appears black. Other causes like the intake of certain drugs like iron supplements and certain foods can also cause black stools. However, the most common causes are gastric ulcer bleed. A chronic liver disease is another major cause.
You can consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated to find out the cause.
You have to get an ultrasound followed by a CT scan to look for any possible intraabdominal causes. An upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy may also be required in some cases.
Sometimes chronic constipation can cause small tears in the rectum and cause bleeding and stool may turn blackish.
As of now, you can take stool softeners like lactulose for smooth bowel movements.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks
A detailed evaluation is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Black colored stools indicate bleeding or other minor injuries in the upper part of your gastrointestinal system. The altered blood that appears black. Other causes like the intake of certain drugs like iron supplements and certain foods can also cause black stools. However, the most common causes are gastric ulcer bleed. A chronic liver disease is another major cause.
You can consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated to find out the cause.
You have to get an ultrasound followed by a CT scan to look for any possible intraabdominal causes. An upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy may also be required in some cases.
Sometimes chronic constipation can cause small tears in the rectum and cause bleeding and stool may turn blackish.
As of now, you can take stool softeners like lactulose for smooth bowel movements.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
What should be an ideal dietary chart /habit to be followed in this situation. Please advise?
Brief Answer:
you can include more fiber rich foods.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can include more fiber rich foods to your diet for smooth bowel movements. Avoid red meat and junk foods.
You have to add more iron containing foods like green leafy vegetables to compensate blood loss through stool.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks
you can include more fiber rich foods.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can include more fiber rich foods to your diet for smooth bowel movements. Avoid red meat and junk foods.
You have to add more iron containing foods like green leafy vegetables to compensate blood loss through stool.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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