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What causes dark stools in the small intestine?

What causes dark stools in the small intestine?

A bleeding ulcer is the most common cause of dark stools. An ulcer is a sore on the inside of your stomach or small intestine. Sometimes these sores bleed. This can make your poop dark. Other signs that you have an ulcer include: Some medicines for ulcers lower the amount of acid in your stomach.

What’s the color of your stool when you first poop?

It starts out as a yellowish green color. But as the pigments that give bile its color travel through your digestive system, they go through chemical changes and turn brown. Green Poop

What are the symptoms of having a lot of liquid poop?

Along with pooping liquid matter, other symptoms of IBD can include: A low-grade fever Passing watery stools with mucus or blood Anal fistulas Lower right side abdominal pain Constipation and pain passing hard stools Nausea and vomiting Passing fatty or greasy stools

Why do I have a lot of black poop?

The most common cause of black and tarry poop is from taking iron supplements or a medication containing bismuth, such as Pepto-Bismol. However, it could mean you’re losing blood somewhere in your gastrointestinal tract, such as in the stomach or small intestine. Oily or Greasy Stools

Along with pooping liquid matter, other symptoms of IBD can include: A low-grade fever Passing watery stools with mucus or blood Anal fistulas Lower right side abdominal pain Constipation and pain passing hard stools Nausea and vomiting Passing fatty or greasy stools

What does the color of your poop say about you?

What Does the Color and Consistency of Your Poop Say About You? (Infographic) 1 Light to Dark Brown Stool. The medically desired color of poop should mimic a bar of milk chocolate. 2 Green Poop. Having green poop is more common than one might think! 3 Black Stool. Black stool usually means there is an excess of dried blood present in the poop.

A bleeding ulcer is the most common cause of dark stools. An ulcer is a sore on the inside of your stomach or small intestine. Sometimes these sores bleed. This can make your poop dark. Other signs that you have an ulcer include: Some medicines for ulcers lower the amount of acid in your stomach.

What does it mean when your POOP is black?

If you notice your poop is black or tarry, it might be due to something as simple as a change in your diet or a new medicine you’re taking. Sometimes, though, it’s a sign of a medical problem that you don’t want to ignore. Even if you think you know why it’s happening, always call your doctor if you have black, tarry stools.