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I have had black stools. what is going on and what does this mean?

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Bleeding?: It may represent bleeding somewhere in your GI tract so go see your doctor.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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