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What Causes Bloating And Black Stool?

Hi.. female, 17 yrs old, 5'6-5'7, 162.0 lbs.
I have had constant abdominal bloating and hardness for about a week. nausea- not that bad. black stools after pepto bismal. I'm supposed to get my period next week. But I've never had this feeling before. Any ideas?
Fri, 22 Dec 2017
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* Bloating is in concern with stomach bug or other infection .
* Black stool if started after pepto bismol , it is the side effect of the drug .

Hope this will help to clear your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Always welcome for any further assistance anytime .
Regards .

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What Causes Bloating And Black Stool?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * Bloating is in concern with stomach bug or other infection . * Black stool if started after pepto bismol , it is the side effect of the drug . Hope this will help to clear your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Always welcome for any further assistance anytime . Regards .