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Was prescribe with drug having diclofenac potassium. after taking it stool turn black with mucus loss of appetite and stomachgrams how serious is it?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Possibly serious: Black or tarry stools could result from a GI bleed related to diclofenac. Contact your doctor asap and have your stool tested for blood and a blood count done.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Serious: You describe symptoms that strongly suggest significant intestinal irritation and bleeding likely due to the disclose ad stop it immediately and week medical attention this could get worse with more serious bleeding or other problems.
Answered 12/4/2013
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