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Blood while passing stool only once w soft brown and very dark almost black very soft stool. am inasia.flight home is tmrw evening.how urgent is this?
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Could be serious: This could be a sign of some serious intestinal bleeding especially if you are feeling lightheaded. Given the long flight, i would not risk it ; see a doctor to have your stool examined, vitals checked and blood count ordered. Good luck.
Answered 10/15/2015
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