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20 year old, black spots in stools, rest stools brown,mild nausea,mild abdominal discomfort,somtimes bloating, anxiety, what could be possible cause?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Black spots: Black spots in stool could be hookworm parasite eggs,have yourstool tested

Answered 5/27/2018

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