Pepto Bismol is used to treat diarrhea and indigestion. Its active ingredient (bismuth subsalicylate) can cause your stool to turn black or gray. This side effect is harmless and temporary, lasting ...

Causes of black stool: Consuming certain dark foods, such as black licorice, blueberries, or foods with deep colouring, can temporarily darken stool (Images: Canva) A jet‑black, sticky stool that has ...

Drinking coffee should not trigger bloody stools or black stools. If you consistently notice blood in your stool after drinking coffee, it’s wise to get checked out by a doctor. A one-off incident of ...

Sudden black, tar-like stools, medically termed melena, often signal internal bleeding in the stomach or upper intestine, according to a 2021 study. While some foods or supplements can cause temporary ...

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Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is usually categorized as either melena or hematochezia. Melena refers to black stools, while hematochezia refers to fresh, red blood in your stool. This blood might be ...

Melena appears as black, sticky, foul smelling stool and often signals upper GI bleeding Study shows most pediatric melena cases stem from upper gut ulcers, mainly duodenal Even 50–100 mL of blood in ...

Stool is denser than water and usually sinks, but it can float if it contains too much fiber, fat, or gas. This could stem from an infection, irritable bowel syndrome, and other health conditions. If ...