Black Stool

[Buck]

A, uh, friend of mine was wondering if changing your diet to include eating salad on a daily basis for lunch instead of the normal sandwiches, or whatever can lead to very Dark Stools?

This friend of mine just took a dump and was just wondering if anyone knew?

I appreciate it. I mean, they appreciate it.

Thanks.

[plbrdude]

dark stools mean the end is near

[unothadeal]

"friend"

[chop]

could mean internal bleeding. It's something you may want your "friend" to get checked out.

[Buck]

could mean internal bleeding. It's something you may want your "friend" to get checked out.

Ok, ****.

[MTG#10]

I hate big stool.

[doomy3]

Pepto Bismal will also do that. Maybe he just took some Pepto Bismal sometime in the last 24 hours

[Buehler445]

Did he take pepto bismol? Pepto turns your Raiders...er...poop black.

Funny story, a really hot girl told me that. I was like....uhhh..OK.

[MTG#10]

http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/otherdiseases/a/redblackstool.htm

A black or red colored stool may be caused by something as benign as an iron supplement but it could also be an indication of bleeding somewhere in the upper or lower gastrointestinal tract. Blood is an important warning sign for both serious gastrointestinal problems such as cancer and relatively common problems like hemorrhoids (http://ibscrohns.about.com/library/basics/blhemords.htm).
The medical term for passing stools that are black and foul smelling due to the presence of blood is "melena." To detect how much blood is passed in a black stool a physician may order a fecal occult blood test (http://ibscrohns.about.com/library/tests/blfecalblood.htm). Melena is diagnosed if 6 tablespoons (200 milliliters) of blood or more was passed. The darkened color of the blood usually indicates that the bleeding is coming from higher up in the gastrointestinal tract and not from the colon. This type of bleeding may be caused by:
•bleeding ulcer (http://ibscrohns.about.com/library/basics/blnsaids.htm)
•gastritis
•esophageal varices
•tear in the esophagus from violent vomiting (Mallory-Weiss tear)
An ulcer is a sore on the lining of the stomach which can cause bleeding. Stomach ulcers are typically caused either by infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) or by use of pain medications known as NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (http://ibscrohns.about.com/library/weekly/aa082301a.htm)).
Gastritis is the inflammation of the stomach lining and can be caused by overindulging in alcohol or food, eating spicy foods, smoking, infection with bacteria or prolonged use of NSAIDs. Conditions which can lead to gastritis include pernicious anemia, autoimmune disorders, and chronic bile reflux.
A black stool caused by food, supplements, medication, or minerals is known as "false melena." Iron supplements, taken by many women to combat iron-deficient anemia, may cause stools to be black or even greenish in color. Multivitamins that contain iron may also have the same effect. In addition, foods that are dark blue or black in color may cause black stools. Substances that can cause false melena are:
•black licorice
•blueberries
•iron supplements
•lead
•Pepto-bismol
The passage of red or maroon colored stools is known as "hematochezia." The brighter color of the blood indicates that it may be coming from a source in the lower gastrointestinal tract. A physician should investigate blood in the stool to rule out potentially serious conditions. Causes of red or maroon stools can include:
•hemorrhoids (http://ibscrohns.about.com/library/basics/blhemords.htm)
•anal fissures (http://ibscrohns.about.com/library/weekly/aa013102a.htm)
•colon polyps or colon cancer (http://ibscrohns.about.com/cs/colorecalcancer/)
•diverticular bleeding (http://ibscrohns.about.com/library/basics/bldivert.htm)
•inflammatory bowel disease (http://ibscrohns.about.com/library/weekly/aa050600a.htm)
A common source of bright red blood in the stool or on toilet paper is hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins in the rectal area that may burst and bleed. Hemorrhoids are not usually serious, and can often be treated effectively with over the counter medications. Troublesome hemorrhoids that won't heal may need the attention of a physician or prescription medication.
A fissure is a tear or ulcer in the lining of the anal canal (the last part of the rectum before the anus). Fissures can occur in anyone, but are more common in middle age or young adults and can cause bright red bleeding. Acute fissures generally heal with non-invasive treatments.
Colon polyps can also cause red blood to appear in the stool. Polyps are growths on the inside of the colon that are believed to be the precursors to colon cancer. Blood from polyps or colon cancer is not always visible in the stool, even though it is present. This type of blood is called "occult blood," and can be identified with a simple test. The fecal occult blood test is important for anyone who is at risk of developing colon cancer.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and diverticular disease are also sources of bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract. Both Crohn's disease of the colon and ulcerative colitis can result in blood passed in the stool, frequently in the form of diarrhea. Pouches in the colon wall (known as diverticula) caused by divercular disease can often produce considerable amounts of blood in the stool.
Finally, several different types of food with natural or artificial coloring may also cause red colored stools. These can include:
•red gelatin, popsicles, or Kool-Aid
•tomato juice or soup
•large amounts beets
Blood in the stool may not always be serious, but it should always be checked by a physician. Any change in bowel habits, such as color, odor, frequency, or consistency (constipation or diarrhea) that does not clear up within a few days is reason to make an appointment with a family practitioner or a gastroenterologst.

[Buck]

Oh yeah, he did take some pepto bismol yesterday to get rid of the beer shits from sunday's tailgate...

[doomy3]

Oh yeah, he did take some pepto bismol yesterday to get rid of the beer shits from sunday's tailgate...


That's probably all it is. It'll turn your tongue black too.

[Simply Red]

I think it's just a sudden change in diet in this case.

[Skip Towne]

This is the shits.

[KCTitus]

ugh...I opened this thread thinking it was a play on the 'Black Hole' given the fact that the Raiders took a huge dump on the field last night and got debacled

[SAUTO]

JAGERMEISTER will make you shit black

[Simply Red]

buck, just look at your poop over the course of the next two weeks. I pooped a green turd once, in like tenth-grade.

[QuikSsurfer]

JAGERMEISTER will make you shit black

and **** fat chicks.

[sedated]

I pooped a green turd once, in like tenth-grade.

I get those about twice a week.

I still wonder what causes green turds.

[Hammock Parties]

You turnin' negro from the inside!

[MTG#10]

I get those about twice a week.

I still wonder what causes green turds.

Only time I ever had a green turd was the day after a mushroom trip. It was neon green.

[Hammock Parties]

Eat indian food. Your poop will turn psychedelic.

[chiefs1111]

I get those about twice a week.

I still wonder what causes green turds.

My brother used to get that when he was a kid from drinking the Lime Gatorade

[Dartgod]

I get those about twice a week.

I still wonder what causes green turds.
Drink a bunch of purple koolaid, gatoraid or whatever and it will turn your poop green.

For real...

[Swazey]

I had green stools for two months this year... ironically, it started the day after St. Patrick's day... I've since returned to brown, but that was a scary period in my life.

[Mr. Plow]

I had green stools for two months this year... ironically, it started the day after St. Patrick's day... I've since returned to brown, but that was a scary period in my life.

Holy crap! You were shittin' green shit AND had your period at the same time? Man that's ****ed up.

[Hammock Parties]

Holy crap! You were shittin' green shit AND had your period at the same time? Man that's ****ed up.

HO HO HO!

[Lonewolf Ed]

could mean internal bleeding. It's something you may want your "friend" to get checked out.

My mother had a ruptured blood vessel in her intestine back in January and internal bleeding will cause a black stool (but so did the whole bag of black jelly beans I ate around Easter...) Her energy level dropped drastically as her hemoglobin dropped. It can lead to congestive heart failure, so don't ignore it.

[QuikSsurfer]

I get those about twice a week.

I still wonder what causes green turds.

This is caused from your stool passing through the large intestines too fast.

[luv]

Holy crap! You were shittin' green shit AND had your period at the same time? Man that's ****ed up.

LOL...you have no idea.

[luv]

I get those about twice a week.

I still wonder what causes green turds.

Lots of things can cause that. The type of foods you're eating and what you've drank.

[Hammock Parties]

LOL...you have no idea.

Females are disgusting creatures.

[QuikSsurfer]

Females are disgusting creatures.

on the inside.

[gblowfish]

Black licorice will make your poops dark green. Weird.

[luv]

Females are disgusting creatures.

It's like Christmas!

[Mr. Plow]

LOL...you have no idea.


Ewwwwwwwwwww.....that's gross. My wife doesn't shit. Or fart for that matter.

[Mr. Plow]

She does have her period though....but that's what hookers are for.

[Lonewolf Ed]

Black licorice will make your poops dark green. Weird.

Just the substandard American stuff. Try European licorice for some real bite and some real color later!

[boogblaster]

Black Stool is a secret supplement used by the Faiders for Mental-Awarement ...

[Swazey]

Holy crap! You were shittin' green shit AND had your period at the same time? Man that's ****ed up.

LMAO... as much as I hate bumping this thread... touché... well played.

[Valiant]

I get bright neon green shits from drinking too much grape juice..


As for the black stool.. If he just changed his diet, it could be all the old fecal matter on his intestines.. Of course I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn last night so I could be wrong..

[Herm Edwards]

Black stool is okay. It's okay! You're fine.

[Silock]

If it continues, it's bad.

But yeah, it could happen from sudden diet changes.

[Phobia]

I've heard black stool is grey matter seeping from your head. Have you been on ebay recently?

[Saulbadguy]

One time I ate 30 oreos and my shit was black.

[chasedude]

Drink a bunch of purple koolaid, gatoraid or whatever and it will turn your poop green.

For real...

I remember eating Grape Icee's from KMart as a kid and shittin' green. I thought it was soo cool!ROFL