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<blockquote data-quote="Koffi Babone" data-source="post: 1322795" data-attributes="member: 22429"><p>Black tarry stools is an indication that there is blood loss in the upper GI (blood has time to be digested). If it were in the lower part of the GI, there would be more fresh looking blood in the stools. This can be confirmed by sticking a finger (with a glove) in the rectum and removing some stools to check the colour.</p><p></p><p>Blood loss would also explain the pale gums and lethargy.</p><p></p><p>This could be due to parasites, ulcers or anything else that causes bleeding. You need to know where it is coming from to be able to fix the problem.</p><p></p><p>You can also press a finger on the gums (or any other mucous membranes such as the vulva in females). The area under pressure should turn whiter; relieve the pressure by releasing your finger, then count how long it takes to return to the original colour. If this takes longer than 2 seconds, there is probably a low blood volume as well. This problem is addressed by restoring blood volume, but is only a temporary fix if the cause of the blood loss is not discovered.</p><p></p><p>Good luck, keep us posted.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Koffi Babone, post: 1322795, member: 22429"] Black tarry stools is an indication that there is blood loss in the upper GI (blood has time to be digested). If it were in the lower part of the GI, there would be more fresh looking blood in the stools. This can be confirmed by sticking a finger (with a glove) in the rectum and removing some stools to check the colour. Blood loss would also explain the pale gums and lethargy. This could be due to parasites, ulcers or anything else that causes bleeding. You need to know where it is coming from to be able to fix the problem. You can also press a finger on the gums (or any other mucous membranes such as the vulva in females). The area under pressure should turn whiter; relieve the pressure by releasing your finger, then count how long it takes to return to the original colour. If this takes longer than 2 seconds, there is probably a low blood volume as well. This problem is addressed by restoring blood volume, but is only a temporary fix if the cause of the blood loss is not discovered. Good luck, keep us posted. [/QUOTE]
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