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Stomach ache
3 days back i had stomach pain with slight pain in back eyes, and after medication it is cured and now i am on multivitamin for weakness. But today had black stool as i started multivitamin yesterday. Any suggestion.
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Dr. Irfan Shera
Gastroenterologist
11 yrs exp
Faridabad
Check you hemogram,if there is low Hb plan upper gi endoscopy,could be ulcer bleed
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do hemogram
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take Pantocid 40 mg once before breakfast for time being
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Usually these medications don't cause black stools
Black stools is mainly due to
1. Dark coloured Food intake ( like green leafy vegetables- saag, dark chocolate- large amount, other dark foods over fried food, carmelised food, etc -- but in such case colour of stool correlates with colour of food)
2. Iron supplements - un-absorbed iron
3. Gastritis/ GI ulcers with internal bleeding mild to moderate.
There are other minor/ rare reasons as well
Next Steps
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keep a watch on type of food your are taking.
Observe colour of stool for next few days if it is persistently black - consult a doctor properly.
watch for pain in stomach and it's exact starting time and position it will help in ruling out gastritis/PUD and other problems.
Health Tips
avoid spicy, over fried , dark coloured food.
take fruits and salad.
keep a watch unless your problem resolved completely, don't ignore if problem is persistent.
all the best.
do take easily available probiotics
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Dr. Srinivas Rao
Laparoscopic Surgeon
38 yrs exp
Udupi
Could b due to tabs
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