A member asked:

I found out i am pregnant about a week ago. i'm having severe abdominal and back pain with vomiting and dark black loose stool. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes,: Severe abdominal pain warrants emergency evaluation to rule out a surgical abdomen. Black, tarry malodorous stool can sometimes be melena ( GI bleeding). (black stool could also be from taking iron).

Answered 5/23/2015

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