Black Intestines? - Digestive Disorders Message Board

numbcy · 07-21-2007, 07:54 PM

I recently had a colonoscopy and ERG done and my GI doc said that my intestines are black! And he has no idea why! Has anyone ever heard of this??? I have been having severe reactions to eating, which is why I had the tests done. He also found some 7mm worm like things attached all over in the intestines, which he also has no idea what are! Why do we even have doctors?! Can anyone tell me what either of these things are?

Ish · 07-21-2007, 08:23 PM

I have never heard of anything like this.

I do hope you will make an appointment with a different gastro doctor and find out what the heck is going on in your body.

The parasites need to be identified and treated.

The best of luck in finding a doctor who will answer your questions.

Ish

numbcy · 07-21-2007, 08:31 PM

I got a referral for a 2nd opinion GI doctor a few days ago. They will call me next week to let me know who to see and where to go.

Also, he didn't say they were parisites; he didn't say they were anything. He said they were simply "there".

. . . okaaaaaay . . . so now what? "Nice information. I'll be on my way"?

***?!

HipsterDoofus · 07-21-2007, 08:35 PM

Black intestines refers to the color of the inner lining of the intestines. Normally it should be a pink color. Black intestines is usually the result of staining caused by the use of laxatives. Have you used laxatives?

numbcy · 07-21-2007, 08:40 PM

I'm not sure . . . I have been using an herbal supplement every day for about a year now. It relieves my constipation so I guess you would call it a "laxative"? If I don't take it, I will not have a bowel movemnet for up to 6 months! And end up in the Emergency Room due to SEVERE pain.

Do you think this is the cause of the black intestines? Why do they turn black? Should I quit using the herbal supplements?

I unserstand my doctor should be able to answer these questions for me . . . but if he did, then I wouldn't be on here . . .