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What Causes Black Stool, Constipation And Stomach Ache?
i have dark black stools and feel constipated. i also have a stomach ache. i have had blackish stools for about a week or so. i get stomach aches a lot with certain foods. Im 59, healthy , athletic and a good eater but this bothers me. i gave up dairy about 3 weeks ago. i do eat a lot of dark leafy greens in a smoothie in the am but not today. i just got back from a boat ride and have a stomach ache. i finally had a bowel movement after using a glycerine suppository....im usually regular but for the past week or so having some issues. should i make a DR appt and have my stools sampled?
Fri, 28 Jun 2019
Hello,
Commonly black stools occur due to eating a lot of iron content in your diet, it can be associated with constipation as well that may cause abdominal discomfort or pain.
Stay well hydrated to help move the bowels, take laxatives to avoid stomach pain. You can take papayas (raw & ripe), prunes, cucumbers in plenty. They are natural laxatives.
Avoid taking red meat, it causes constipation. You can take antacids & PPI's to avoid acute gastritis.
Medical conditions associated with black stools & pain stomach can be indicative of serious diseases like stomach ulcer, esophageal varices, peptic ulcer or colon cancer, etc.
You are suggested to get physically examined, get blood tests & required Imaging tests done to detect any developing pathology.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Commonly black stools occur due to eating a lot of iron content in your diet, it can be associated with constipation as well that may cause abdominal discomfort or pain.
Stay well hydrated to help move the bowels, take laxatives to avoid stomach pain. You can take papayas (raw & ripe), prunes, cucumbers in plenty. They are natural laxatives.
Avoid taking red meat, it causes constipation. You can take antacids & PPI's to avoid acute gastritis.
Medical conditions associated with black stools & pain stomach can be indicative of serious diseases like stomach ulcer, esophageal varices, peptic ulcer or colon cancer, etc.
You are suggested to get physically examined, get blood tests & required Imaging tests done to detect any developing pathology.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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