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Is Black Stools Due To Stress Or IBS Syndrome?
Hi, I have IBS but have noticed after a night-out my stool had black patches. I read that this was just undisgested food but, earlier had a bowel movement that appeared black and was very flaky. I haven't been diagonized officially with IBS but my mom has and she says that it is mostly exam stress, and moving flat causing it. But I see this kind of topic in IBS articles a lot- should I be worried though?
Thu, 1 Feb 2018
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I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Black stools indicate GI bleeding from various reasons which may be
IBS , ulcer bleed or others .
* Need assessment with stool microscopy and colonoscopy evaluation for
further management guidelines .
Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Black stools indicate GI bleeding from various reasons which may be
IBS , ulcer bleed or others .
* Need assessment with stool microscopy and colonoscopy evaluation for
further management guidelines .
Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
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