Black stools

[Whitethorn]

Final stage of Cirrohsis and hubby has black stools is this normal thx

[Kristian]

No, black stools is a sign of an upper intestinal bleed. He needs medical attention as soon as possible. If this is a new symptom take him to the hospital straight away. This could be a medical emergency. Go to A&E today.

[Whitethorn in reply to Kristian]

Thankyou we went to a&e after sitting there for 3 hrs waiting to be seen (he is very poorly) we got seen, they did bloods and said they were same as some they took last week, we took a sample with us which was black,they examined him and said it was now brown, he did another sample which was more black than brown, we ended back home (after 8 hrs there) going to get onto liver clinic this morning (if it’s open) and ask to speak with a doctor as nothing has changed since being home, nose bleeds when he blows it,stools still black/brown thx for everyone replies

[Hidden in reply to Whitethorn]

Hello,

I hope you have been able to get through to the liver clinic this morning. Have a low threshhold for getting him back to A and E or calling 999 if you are worried. Sometimes when people with liver disease have a bleed in their gut they can start to get a bit confused (hepatc encephalopathy) - another reason to get him to hospital.

Keep us posted.

regards

[Kji378]

Hi 🙂

Absolutely 100% agree with what Kristian has said, if you can't get to A&E ring 999! Your husband has end stage liver disease and he could be having a Variceal bleed, stress his dark stool (which could be blood).

I know the NHS is stretched to put it mildly, but this should be prioritised.

I hope you get some help pronto.

Take care 🙂

[Aotea2012]

Don’t ignore this symptom. As the other posters have said get to A&E asap. It should be treated as a medical emergency. He will almost certainly need an endoscopy so make sure he doesn’t eat or drink. If you go at this time it will be quieter than later.

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Dear Whitethorn, please seek medical attention URGENTLY as these symptoms could potentially be a medical emergency. Take care and keep us posted,Trust10.

[redpoint72]

oh black stools..not a good sign...i can remember in August....i had a big bleed tummy wise. at royal Stoke.. I wil never forget the sirens..andthe help they gave me..the nurses and and the sisters...and a matron... sounds old fashion..but to me matron said to me.....take deep breathes Christopher...of which i did.. I thank her for here help. my best wishes Chris x