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What Causes Diarrhea And Black Stools?
My husband has been taking coconut oil as recommended by a person in the medical field, he had gaseous diahreaa yesterday and black stools yesterday and today. He has not increased iron consumption, but is there any other reason than bleeding that would cause black stools? Bleeding is all I see online as a cause. He will see a doctor on Thursday previously set appointment. But the online info is worrying me. He is about 30 pounds overweight and 68. Is waiting till Thursday okay?
Tue, 30 Jan 2018
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I will advise to get his Hb and iron profile done so as to rule out any possibility of blood loss or anaemia as it will be helpful for your appointment too.
For now don't worry just say him to be conscious if next time blood comes.
Bleeding is said when totally black and tarry stool comes it is because minor bleeding in your upper GI tract comes mix with stool.
He should take iron rich diet as deficiency of iron can cause anaemia.
I will advise to get his Hb and iron profile done so as to rule out any possibility of blood loss or anaemia as it will be helpful for your appointment too.
For now don't worry just say him to be conscious if next time blood comes.
Bleeding is said when totally black and tarry stool comes it is because minor bleeding in your upper GI tract comes mix with stool.
He should take iron rich diet as deficiency of iron can cause anaemia.
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