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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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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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