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What Causes Black Stool And Stomach Discomfort While Treating Flu?
I am 71. After extensive bleeding for 2+ years I had a hysterectomy one month ago. Everything went excellent - no problems at all. I had my first bowel movement 3 days later. I did however get the flu 2 weeks later and am just recovering. The flu was in my throat (laryngitis) and ears (dizziness). Today was actually my first day out in one month. Tonight I noticed my stools were black. I have eaten very light today and really do not have an appetite. This is first time this has happened. My bowels have been very soft since surgery but regular. My stomach is sore tonight.
Fri, 23 Feb 2018
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Dear surgery may can induce stress lead to stress ulcers may bleed to dark colour stools.
Constipation and eating dark food may lead dark stools.
If you taking any bismuth antacid or iron tablets stool may appear brown.
Avoid spicy food and fatty food.
Use tab. pantaprazole before the breakfast for one week. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care.
Thank you for trusting HCM
Dear surgery may can induce stress lead to stress ulcers may bleed to dark colour stools.
Constipation and eating dark food may lead dark stools.
If you taking any bismuth antacid or iron tablets stool may appear brown.
Avoid spicy food and fatty food.
Use tab. pantaprazole before the breakfast for one week. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care.
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