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phil0910
31-07-12, 15:23
hi all need advice, i have ibs and acid reflux so im used to dodgy stools but today they are really dark i keep remembering black or tar like stools can be sign of cancer and im panicking as i have ibs and similar sypmtons.

when i look at them they look almost black but when i wipe its a really dark brown sorry tmi, prob just panicking as my grandad is dying of bowel cancer, also me and my sons have had terrible colds last few days maybe to do with being run down.

i had bowel sample and full blood count blood test over 1 month ago and both fine would this have showed up anything.

gotta love this anxiety eh?
any advice appreciated.
thanks.
sheryl x

LizeeeH
31-07-12, 17:01
hello

Do you drink a lot of red wine etc? I know things you eat and drink can make a big difference and you had all the tests come back ok:yesyes:so I really wouldnt worry, maybe keep an eye on things x

swgrl09
31-07-12, 17:14
yeah, when i have salad with spinach or blueberries, it can do this.