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Constipation, haven't been to the toilet in over a week, my last trip to the toilet faeces was black and tarry? what could this be? thanks for help
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"Black, tarry": bowel movement (and not taking a lot of Pepto Bismol) is a red flag that you should be consulting your doctor for an exam instead of searching for answers on the internet,
Answered 5/26/2014
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