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Can constipation cause black stools? i have black stools but they come out small shaped and i have to strain sometimes, i go every day however.
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No it cannot: Black tarry stools may signify GI bleeding. Speak with your doctor. Constipation per se does not cause black stools.
Answered 3/30/2023
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