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I have pain right under my rib cage in the middle, i cant eat hardly, i have lost 12 pounds i am pooping black tarry. what can i do to fix this?
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Go to doctor: What you describe sounds like it could be an ulcer or gastrointestinal bleed. Black Tarry stools can be from blood or bleeding in your stomach. You need to go seek medical attention immediately.
Answered 12/5/2016
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