stool

[lopper]

recently when i hsve a stool
its very black
is that usual
takinh metformin ramiprill
thaks

 

[sugarless sue]

Are you taking iron tabs by any chance?

 

[Dipsy]

If you're not on iron, get checked out by the GP, as it could be a stomach ulcer or some such bleeding high in the gut.
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"Iron supplements, taken alone or as part of a multivitamin for iron-deficient anemia, may cause stools to be black or even greenish in color. Foods that are dark blue or black in color may also cause black stools. Substances that can cause false melena are:

* Black licorice
* Blueberries
* Iron supplements
* Lead
* Bismuth (Pepto-bismol)

A physician should be consulted immediately if black stools can not be attributed to a benign cause such as an iron supplement or a food."</i></font id="blue">

 

[lopper]

hello ta for info
i am not taking iron tablets
last night i had a headache
pain in eyes
no tabs no breakfast to day
trying to give it a chance to move it self
thank you

 

[sugarless sue]

As Dipsy said you need to go to the doctor for a complete check-up.

 

[martinbuchan]

Guinness, or other stouts are a definate risk factor (or so I remember from my medical student days)

Marty B

 

[Abi]

if the colour is really black and tar like rather than just a very dark brown, please see your GP as it could be indicative of a bleed from your stomach or small intestine

 

[Lady J]

And don't stop taking your medication unless advised to do so by your doctor!

LJ