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What Causes Nausea And Black Stool?

HI, Thisi s the second time that I fell nauteaous and overall sick, the first time was Monday this week and I recovered with over the counter meds. Today I recently got sick again and went for a vowel movement and its black! What is the meaning of black stool, what could cause it, do I have to run to the Dr.???
Mon, 14 Dec 2020
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Hi,

Suggestive of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Black stool (melena) is usually caused by bleeding in your upper gastrointestinal system or large bowel. Its common causes include peptic ulcer (stomach or duodenal ulcer), bleeding from the esophagus, cancer involving the esophagus or stomach, and use of certain medicines such as pain killers and blood thinners.

I advise you to consult your doctor for further evaluation and to under certain lab tests such as stool analysis, endoscopy, CT scan or angiogram to find out the source of bleeding and its diagnosis.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Nausea And Black Stool?

Hi, Suggestive of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Black stool (melena) is usually caused by bleeding in your upper gastrointestinal system or large bowel. Its common causes include peptic ulcer (stomach or duodenal ulcer), bleeding from the esophagus, cancer involving the esophagus or stomach, and use of certain medicines such as pain killers and blood thinners. I advise you to consult your doctor for further evaluation and to under certain lab tests such as stool analysis, endoscopy, CT scan or angiogram to find out the source of bleeding and its diagnosis. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician