- Male
- 47 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm Ajay Sharma from Gurgaon. For the last 15 days, I've been noticing black stools, but there's no abdominal pain. I'm a bit concerned about it. Could you please share what might be going on?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Black stool can be caused by various factors, including bleeding in the upper GI tract, iron supplements, or certain foods; given your symptom of black stool for 15 days without abdominal pain, it's essential to consult a gastroenterologist to rule out underlying conditions like ulcers, gastritis, or gastrointestinal bleeding;
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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