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What Causes Diarrhea And Black Stool?
My Mom has diarreah and her stools are black. Started yesterday she does have colities but is fighting the superbug and has a thick line in her. Shes had it 5 days with 6 more to go. She wont eat today and I believe shes dehydrated her kidney fuction is 22 percent and she cant walk today and her shoulders are so, She took a pain pill and is in bed now, i dont know what to do
Sat, 15 Dec 2018
Hello,
Diarrhea and black stools could be due to colitis.
Black stools suggest blood in stools.
I suggest you get a stool examination.
Since she has colitis, consultation with a gastroenterologist and colonoscopy are also required.
Regarding reduced renal functions, the renal functions can be improved after treatment of the underlying condition.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri,
Pathologist and Microbiologist
Diarrhea and black stools could be due to colitis.
Black stools suggest blood in stools.
I suggest you get a stool examination.
Since she has colitis, consultation with a gastroenterologist and colonoscopy are also required.
Regarding reduced renal functions, the renal functions can be improved after treatment of the underlying condition.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri,
Pathologist and Microbiologist
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