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Black stool with blood indicates blood loss high in the GI tract. This sign requires urgent consultation with your health care provider.
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Can levothyroxine cause stool to turn black?
No, levothyroxine does not cause blood in your stool. Blood in the stool is a sign that always deserves a visit to your health care provider. Please make an appointment.
Is faeces black?
Black/green stool would indicate blood somewhere in the GI tract. It usually would have "coffee grinds" look to it. See a doctor, you probably have an intestinal ulcer or severe irritation. It will probably be taken care of with some prescription meds.Different foods will turn your stool different colors. If you eat a lot of asparagas it will turn your stool green. A lot of black licorice can turn your stool purple to black. If it is always black you might want to ask a doctor.
BLOOD IN MY STOOL?
WHY I HAVE BLOOD IN MY STOOL
How does your stool look losing blood?
Darker than normal. Almost black.
Lower back pain with fever and black stool?
It'd probably be best to see your general practitioner. Some of the common causes of black stool are iron supplements, beets, and blood in stool. Blood in stool could range from major to minor causes; some being benign and others being deadly.You should see your General Practitioner as soon as possible.
What do I do about my dog's tarry black stool?
A vet visit is in order. Tarry black stool is a sign of blood being digested. In short, your dog is bleeding internally, probably in the stomach, and needs to be taken to the vet as soon as possible.I hope he gets well soon.
what do uoy do when u have blood in ur stool?
what do you do when u have blood in your stool
What is the icd9 code for tarry stool?
Melena or melaena refers to the black, "tarry" feces. This of course refers to blood in feces 578.1. If the dictation does not state that there was blood, then go with 792.1, which is abnormal coloration of stool.
If there is no blood or black in your stool why need a colonoscopy?
It's great that there's no blood in your stool, but many patients can have colon cancer or precancerous colon lesions without having a positive guaiac test. Because so many cases are missed by the test for hidden blood in the stool, colonoscopy makes sense.
Is black stool a sign of pregnancy?
Black stools can occur during pregnancy, but are not a sign of pregnancy. Black stools can be caused by things such as blood in the stool, an ulcer, or gastritis. If they continue for more than a couple of days, the person should see his or her doctor.
Can a herniated disc cause blood in the stool?
No, a herniated disc does not cause blood in the stool. See your health care provider, as blood in the stool always deserves a visit.
What does negative blood in stool test mean?
Negative blood in stool test means no blood was found in that particular smear from that particular stool sample. Good news.
