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What Causes Passing Of Black Stools While Taking Pepto?
This I have been having black tarry stills for about 2 to three days and taking pepcid in evening. Somethings take Pepto which does cause black stools but have not taken for at least not four days or so. Have had 2 feet of colon removed in the past due to diverticulitis. Started having intermittent crampy pains from ribs to pelvic area and bloating tonight I take some pepcid sometimes Dr. Gave it to me to take 20 mg at bedtime I think when needed. Have been talking 20 my at bedtime for a few days now and notice black tarry stools. This said FREE at beginning.
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Black stools can sometimes indicate the presence of blood in the stool though they can be due to other causes such as medication or foods/drink.
Pepcid can affect the stool color but would normally cause light colored stool rather than dark stools.
With a history of diverticular disease and colon resection, it would be best to see your doctor for assessment.
This should include physical examination and possibly a stool sample to the lab as well.
If blood is confirmed then further testing would be needed.
I hope this helps
Black stools can sometimes indicate the presence of blood in the stool though they can be due to other causes such as medication or foods/drink.
Pepcid can affect the stool color but would normally cause light colored stool rather than dark stools.
With a history of diverticular disease and colon resection, it would be best to see your doctor for assessment.
This should include physical examination and possibly a stool sample to the lab as well.
If blood is confirmed then further testing would be needed.
I hope this helps
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