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A member asked:
Do bleeding gums and black stools have anything in common?
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Yes: Black stools are commonly a result of GI blood loss. If you are swallowing a lot of blood from bleeding gums then black stools are possible. However you need to be evaluated for other causes or black stools as well.
Answered 6/22/2018
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Agree w Dr Hemming: Both can be related to bleeding problems. Recommend medical assessment.
Answered 11/27/2017
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