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A month ago had gastritis, took treatment, kept a healthy diet. for 2 day i've had dark stool, not black, but dark & frequent & small amounts. danger?
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Dark stools: Dark stools do not mean blood; black stools are a concern if you are worried stool can be easily tested for blood at your doctor's office.
Answered 5/23/2016
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