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27 Μαΐ 2023 · If you notice your poop is black or tarry, it might be due to something as simple as a change in your diet. Sometimes it's a sign of a medical problem. Learn why your stool may have a...
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8 Ιουν 2023 · What causes melena (black stool)? Melena comes from bleeding in your upper GI tract — usually your stomach or the upper part of your small intestine (duodenum). It could also be from your lower esophagus if you swallowed the blood.
25 Οκτ 2023 · The causes of black stool usually include colitis, stomach ulcers, and certain foods. Treatment depends on the cause. Learn more about black stool, and when to see a doctor, here.
10 Οκτ 2024 · Stool color is generally influenced by what you eat as well as by the amount of bile — a yellow-green fluid that digests fats — in your stool. As bile travels through your digestive tract, it is chemically altered by enzymes, changing the colors from green to brown. Ask a healthcare professional if you're concerned about your stool color.
1 Απρ 2024 · Melena is when blood causes stools to appear black, tarry, and foul-smelling. The blood is dark because it is coming from somewhere in the upper digestive system, including the esophagus (food tube), stomach, and small intestine.
26 Μαρ 2024 · Black stool may be from dark foods and drinks (beets and dark beer), supplements like iron, or a sign of bleeding in the upper GI tract. If stool is black and has a bad odor, it is likely a sign of bleeding, from a peptic ulcer, gastritis, inflammation, colon polyps, or colon cancer.
30 Νοε 2022 · Melena refers to black tarry stools, which usually occurs as a result of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. It has a characteristic tarry colour and offensive smell, and is often difficult to flush away. The change to the stool consistency occurs due to the alteration and degradation of blood by intestinal enzymes, resulting in melena.
