Signs of stomach virus
sharp pain in stomach area, vomiting, diarrhea, black stools
Answer:black stools is pretty serious. I would call a doctor or go to the ED. Black stools can indicate:
Blood in stool - see causes of blood in stool and rectal bleeding for various possible diagnoses.
Internal bleeding (see Bleeding symptoms)
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Rectal bleeding (type of Gastrointestinal bleeding)
Stomach bleeding (type of Gastrointestinal bleeding)
Intestinal polyps (type of Polyp)
Peptic ulcer
Colon cancer
Diverticular disease
Jejunal diverticula
Esophageal bleeding (type of Gastrointestinal bleeding)
Certain foods
Iron supplements
Beets
Licorice
Pepto-Bismol
Stomach bleeding (type of Gastrointestinal bleeding) - usually causes darker or black blood in the stool.
Peptic ulcer
Gastritis
Esophageal bleeding (type of Gastrointestinal bleeding)
Stomach cancer
Cirrhosis of the liver
First three sound like a stomach virus, but the black stool is more serious. Go see a doctor, or hospital.
Sounds like it to me. Drink small quantities of water.
Vomiting vomiting and vomiting
hi
you might have the flu
when you mention black stool that means there is blood in it =please go see a dr
Call your doctor. Black stool can mean blood in the stool. OR your stool could be black from something you ingested like Pepto Bismal or dark colored food. Sharp pain, is in the lower right quadrant? Is it midway between your right hip and umbilicus (belly button)? Does it hurt less when you press there than it does after you let go (rebound tenderness). Could be appendicitis. Do you have a fever?
Make sure you stay well hydrated (drink plenty of fluids). Call your doctor in the morning. Could be a stomach virus but the black stool has of concern.