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Bowel movement, came out black. i ate brown/black rice the night before. the morning bowel movement wasn't black. should i be worried? no pain.

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Dr. Marino Tavarez answered

Yes, : You should have it checked; painless dark stools should always be investigated to rule out any serious problems such as ulcers and lower intestinal bleeding.

Answered 3/2/2015

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A member asked:

Bowel movement, came out black. i ate brown/black rice the night before. the morning bowel movement wasn't black. should i be worried? no pain.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marino Tavarez answered

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