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Black Poo

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jean68130
jean68130

Hi, I have started to do black poo and sometimes it appears as hard marbles and sometimes clumped together. I never have diarrhoea but have always suffered from constipation. I have haemorrhoids but they cause no problem. The only medication I take are Statins. I have been eating figs to help with my bowel movement which seem to be working. Just the black poo that worries me - anyone have any ideas??

Regards

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  • emmashere
    emmashere jean68130

    Posted

    Hi Jean68130

    Perhaps you started to take an iron supplement? That can make you constipated and turn your poo dark.

    Failing that, it will put your mind at rest to have a check-up with your GP.

    Take care of yourself .

  • delio
    delio jean68130

    Posted

    If it's an ongoing problem, I would suggest you see your doctor as it can be a sign of internal bleeding. They will probably order a blood test (to check for anaemia) and a stool test (to check for blood in your stool).

    • jean68130
      jean68130 delio

      Posted

      Hi, thanks for replying. Will give it a few days to see IF it rights itself and if not see the Doc. Regards Jean

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