What can be the cause for a black liquid to leak from the anus in a severely constipated person?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am a 21-year-old female with no dietary restrictions, and I have dealt with IBS and severe constipation my entire life. I have recently been under quite a lot of stress and have been completely unable to make a bowel movement for a few days. I took a 145 microgram Linzess and drank some magnesium, and I have only somewhat been able to use the restroom. My concern is that it is primarily black liquid coming out with nearly no solid matter.

Please help. Thanks.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Have you ever got a colonoscopy done? If there is any black liquid coming out, then it is altered blood. Kindly get a colonoscopy done as soon as possible. Maybe you have a stricture. It would help if you did not take purgatives without ruling out other causes. Please get back to us with reports.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

What can be the cause for a black liquid to leak from the anus in a severely constipated person?

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