Black, unformed stool—what medication should be taken?
Disease description:
This afternoon, I noticed my stool was very dark and unformed when using the toilet. What medication should I take to treat this?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Black, unformed stools commonly indicate gastrointestinal bleeding, often accompanied by infection—for example, gastric or duodenal ulcers—which may cause abdominal pain and, in severe cases, gastric hemorrhage. Under a physician’s guidance, patients may be prescribed acid-suppressing medications such as omeprazole or ranitidine, combined with iron supplementation, to prevent anemia.
