Does anyone know anything about activated charcoal?

[mykdsmomy]

In an attempt to treat (temporarily) the vast array of symptoms I'm having, my GI dr. suggested I take activated charcoal. I am in the midst of seeking several diagnoses but my tummy is having lots of troubles. I have IBS but they think it could be SIBO or Crohns or Endometriosis (plus I'm developing gallstones even though I have no gallbladder). For the time being, I was going to try charcoal tabs for the gas and bloating I'm getting every day
Is it safe? I've read it can be a detoxifier which sounds good to me....but I wanted to make sure it wasn't going to cause other issues?

[mykdsmomy]

anyone?

[Marnica]

I have successfully used activated charcoal to treat cases of diahrrea. It is quite safe to use like this but I don't know about taking it on a longer term basis however.