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What Causes Black Stool In Adults?
I am a 77 year old male. Am 70 lbs overweight, 5 10 tall. Blood pressure under control with medication. Started a 1500 calorie a day diet. Experiencing some gas (not painful) and diarrhea . Suddenly my stool is very black but not painful and no sign of blood in stool. Is this, hopefully, just a body adjustment. I was probably consuming 3000 calories a day. Ice cream is my downfall. Many thanks for a reply
Fri, 10 Nov 2017
Hello dear , hi
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I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* This is not normal , usually indicates internal bleeding from stomach or
intestine via ulcer erosion or else .
* Needs basic work up with your clinician by lab tests , endoscopy
examination for the further management guidelines .
Hope this clears your query .
Wishing you fine health ahead .
Regards dear take care .
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* This is not normal , usually indicates internal bleeding from stomach or
intestine via ulcer erosion or else .
* Needs basic work up with your clinician by lab tests , endoscopy
examination for the further management guidelines .
Hope this clears your query .
Wishing you fine health ahead .
Regards dear take care .
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