<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Good afternoon, Dr. Narasi. I accidentally swallowed a small but sharp goat bone yesterday. i am aware if I have a dark stool, it must have gotten stuck somewhere in the stomach or the intestines. And yes, I started having dark stool today. But I do not have any pain, discomfort yet. Should I go get an XrayCT scan done? Pl help  <response>: Hi. If u do not have any abdominal painconstipationvomitingabdominal distensionenlargement; its good for u. if any of above develops; consult a doctor as soon as possible. Now to monitor the course of that bone, u should go for x-ray abdomenpelvic region. There are many causes of dark stool. To confirm blood in stool ?? Due to trauma by that bone or to rule out other possibilities, u should go for a stool routine micro. Examination. To determine the more specific site of bone; a contrast studyCt scan can be performed, but usually not needed. 