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What causes poop to be coal black and sticky?
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This may be due: To GI bleeding. Melena is black, tarry ; malodorous stool. Medications containing bismuth (i.e., pepto bismal) can turn stool black and can foods or supplements that are high in iron. Please seek medical evaluation promptly.
Answered 6/10/2014
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