Stool turns black after eating chives

Generally speaking, defecation refers to bowel movements. Passing black stool after eating garlic chives may be caused by factors such as iron supplement intake, indigestion, or gastrointestinal bleeding. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Iron Supplement Intake

Iron supplements contain a large amount of iron. After consumption, they may cause black stools. If taken around the same time as garlic chives, the combination of iron ions and food components may lead to black precipitates in the stool. This is a normal phenomenon and usually does not require special treatment.

2. Indigestion

However, consuming large amounts of garlic chives may easily lead to gastrointestinal indigestion, which can result in black stools. Patients may, under medical guidance, use medications such as Jianwei Xiaoshi tablets or Domperidone tablets for treatment.

3. Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Although garlic chives themselves do not cause bleeding, if there is active gastrointestinal bleeding or if certain medications that may cause bleeding are being taken, stool color may turn dark black, contributing to melena. Patients may follow medical advice to take medications such as Sucralfate Chewable Tablets or Compound Aluminum Hydroxide Tablets to relieve symptoms.

Besides the above common causes, black stools might also be due to conditions such as gastric ulcers, intestinal polyps, or stomach cancer. It is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital to determine the exact cause and receive targeted treatment. In daily life, maintain healthy habits and avoid spicy or irritating foods to promote recovery.