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My father i law drinks a 30 pack every other day. 15a day. fell last night walking to bathroom, and complained this morning for having black stool.
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blood in the stool: Is an indication of ulcers or polyps or cancer or an alcoholic burning a hole through his intestinal tract. Alcoholics anonymous when he is ready to acknowledges that he is sick. It is impossible to stop that could've destructive behavior when in the short run the bleeding needs to be taking care of. Take him to a dr.
Answered 1/8/2014
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