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A 32-year-old female asked:

I've just been to the toilet and bright red blood was on the toilet paper and my stools were black with streaks of blood. i have a stomach ulcer?

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Dr. Maricer Escalonanswered

Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 24 years experience

It's possible: Black stools may indicated blood from the upper GI tract such as your stomach. Gastritis can be caused by alcohol (as you mention) and also caffeine, ibuprofen, aspirin, advil, naprosyn (naproxen) and other medications. Please see your doctor to discuss your symptoms soon. If you have any dizziness, shortness of breath, or chest pain please go to the ER right away.

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Dr. Barry Kaufmananswered

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Go to emergency room: Ugi bleeding likely requiring immediate evaluation

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