Joined: 12 Nov 2004 Posts: 2 Location: south carolina
Diabetic With Stomach Problems Posted: 11-12-04 13:24pm
I am a type 2 diabetic with acid reflux.
Lately I have noticed that my reflux has
gotten worse and have started to have
chest pains. I belch alot which makes me
feel better however is very uncomfortable.
I have also notices that my stools for
the past week or so have been black in
color. Is all of this related and what
could it mean?
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Sweety1
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Aug 2004 Posts: 34 Location: Canada
Posted: 11-12-04 13:34pm
I'm not exactly 100% sure, but black
stools could mean that there is blood in
it. Please have it checked out.
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wakkochic17
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Mar 2004 Posts: 494 Location: South Carolina
Posted: 11-12-04 15:15pm
What are you taking for your reflux? It
sounds like you need to up your medication
or go on some because the chest pain is
likely due to reflux getting in your
lungs. As for the black stool, i'm not
sure what would cause it but if you have
some sort of stomach virus, etc it could
possibly cause that and an increase in
reflux. I would keep an eye on it and
see a doctor if it continues for too long.
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llmccoy
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Nov 2004 Posts: 2 Location: south carolina
Posted: 11-12-04 15:23pm
wakkochic17
wrote:
what are you taking for your
reflux? It sounds like you need to up
your medication or go on some because the
chest pain is likely due to reflux getting
in your lungs. As for the black stool,
i'm not sure what would cause it but if
you have some sort of stomach virus, etc
it could possibly cause that and an
increase in reflux. I would keep an eye
on it and see a doctor if it continues for
too long.
i am taking omeprazole which is the
generic form of prilosec I think. I have
been on it so long I just know it by it's
generic name.
Do you think internal bleeding clould be
the cause for the black stool???
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wakkochic17
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Mar 2004 Posts: 494 Location: South Carolina
