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A member asked:
I had diarrhoea for 4 days and now my stool is black why is that?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Black stools: Although this may be the result of something you have eaten it also suggests the probability that you are bleeding somewhere in your GI tract. Please go now and see a gastroenterologist and have this evaluated. Do not wait to see what is happening. This could become severe. Good luck and hope you are better soon.
Answered 6/10/2014
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HMMM: I do not know, but a black stool could mean blood was in the stool. Best to have a black stool evaluated if it persists.
Answered 3/31/2014
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Pepto Bismal: Your stool is black because you used pepto bismal. You do not have a GI bleed and do not need to see a physician about this.
Answered 6/10/2014
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