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What you need to know about black stool<\/h2>\n

Normal human stool is firm, well formed and brown in color due to remnants of our blood. The brown color of stool ranges from light brown (peanut-butter-like) to dark brown (chocolate-spread-like). Bile and bilirubin originate from red blood cells and give stool its brown color. Dark stool indicates that it has remained in the body longer. In newborn babies, fecal matter is initially yellow-green. The appearance and color of stool can vary greatly in adults and young children. The color of stool can tell us a great deal about our health. An abnormal color can have various causes. A change in color may be caused by certain foods, medications or an underlying medical condition.<\/p>\n

Do you have black stool? Be alert. In this case, it is advisable to contact your doctor. Black stool is stool mixed with blood. The combination of blood and gastric juices causes the dark color. The blood also gives the stool a sticky texture. It is important to determine what is causing the black stool, because blood in the stool can be dangerous. Read here about the causes and treatment of black stool.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

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\n<\/strong><\/span><\/span>With black stool, a test is first performed to determine exactly what is going on. The stool is tested for occult – in other words, invisible – blood. If the test repeatedly shows that there is blood in the stool, then something is clearly going on. The stool can also be tested for the presence of transferrin, calprotectin or lactoferrin. Anti-inflammatory medication may be prescribed. An internal examination is often needed to determine the exact cause of the black stool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

Symptoms associated with black stool and intestinal complaints<\/h2>\n

Black diarrhea can indicate inflammation in the stomach or intestine, or cancer. Other symptoms include:<\/p>\n