This is really awkward but i'm scared.. my stool is black?

[Anonymous]

i've been on antibiotics for 5 days (i am done now) for ear infection or something... i researched and it said antibiotics DONOT cause black stool, but i dk just in case.

and i've been taking laxatives to lose weight. like around 4 a month. it's nothing. but when i eat laxatives i would get diarreah and cramps but i don't anymore. like i took one today but nothing.

i've been getting black stool since like 2 days ago. i've been experiencing some constipation and a little nausea. i'm also experiencing pms (weight gain, pimples) and my period should start soon. i've also been getting some migraines but that's normal for me for pms. and i've been feeling a little tired i guess, but that's because i've been busy i think.

i've told my parents and they told me to wait a few more days and if its persistent i'll go see a doctor.

but i want to know your opinion. thank you

[Ozanne]

Before everyone freaks you out, yes black means there is blood in your stool, but it doesn't always mean you're sick. It can mean many things. You could have eaten something full of fibre that passed through your intestines and scratched through and caused you to bleed. Your parents are correct that if you wait a couple of days you'll notice it's normal if it was something like this, but it would also be wise to go to a doctor and find out for sure. It's a bit of a hassle to give a stool sample, but it's better than not knowing.

[crystalt70]

Black stool could mean that you are bleeding internally due to things like an ulcer or cancer. Some vitamins can also cause black stool.

[Asker]

i heard vitamins like iron do. i don't eat iron supplements..

[crystalt70]

I would get checked out by a dr. by the way, laxatives to lose weight are not healthy, especially when there's nothing to get rid of. You are harming your body. It's possible that the laxatives are responsible for the black stool. Stop taking them. If you need help going to the bathroom, eat lots of fiber, consume fiber in the pill form and/or take a stool softener. See a doctor.

[PANDAmonium]

As has been said black stool is generally indicative of some form of bleeding. I believe the best idea would be to get it checked out immediately. Tell your parents that you feel uncomfortable and would really prefer to get it checked out as soon as possible.

[Riggers]

Black stool normally means some form of internal bleeding :/.

[Asker]

ahhh yeah but don't you think there could be other reasons?

and.. if it IS internal bleeding, do i need surgery?

[Riggers]

Honestly matey, I have no idea, Nor do i have any idea what your internal situation is or any idea what you could have done to cause it.

This is seriously the type of thing you should bring up with your doc ;)

All the best mate.

[Asker]

ah okay. thank you

[atomique]

Talk to the police and your doctor.

Its vitamins or internal bleeding

[jacquesvol]

See a doctor asap. You may have blood in it and that's bad omen.