Is it bad that my poop is black

Is black poop bad?

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If stool is black because of blood, this would not be explained by your period. That blood would be fresh. It does not come out of the vagina black. Black stool isn’t necessarily bad — it depends on what causes it to be black. Think about …

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Is black poop bad?

Q: I have read a few others on this topic but I would like to now if it may just be my period making it black. I am fifteen and my moms at work so i would appreciate it if you would reply quickly.

A: If stool is black because of blood, this would not be explained by your period. That blood would be fresh. It does not come out of the vagina black. Black stool isn’t necessarily bad — it depends on what causes it to be black. Think about what you eat. Minerals can cause black stool and so can black licorice, blueberries and Pepto-Bismol. If this is a one time event, ignore it. If your stool is regularly black, foul-smelling and you can’t explain it, you may need to see your doctor.

my poop has been coming out black and green is that bad ?

Q: i have been pooping out black and green for two days and i think its the food but i’m not sure? i have been having some left side abdominal pain for several moths and went to the emergency room and they dont know what it is….they say everything shows on the test fine.Does anyone know something ?

A: Green poo is usually caused by something you have been eating. If you poo black coffee ground looking poo it is a sign of old blood. Cramping can be caused from many things you could have ibs or ibd (crohns or colitis). You should go to your normal dr and talk to them.. make sure they have all your test results from your er visit. So they dont do the same testing.

Is it bad if I poop black?

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A: It depends,dark stool is indicative of iron. Although sometime it can indicate digested blood, usually with a foul odor. but, normally dark stool is desired.