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I got dark stool yesterday but today it was all fine so i want to know is there any problem. i take multivitamin also.
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No problems: Stool color changes depending on what food you eat, unless you stool is tarry black and loose, you do not have to worry. Eating beet will cause your stool to become dark red( maroon). Multivitamins might contain iron. Iron might cause the stool to become dark greenish gray
Answered 6/21/2014
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