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I had precancerous polops in my colon two years ago now i am having black loose stool could it be cancer?
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GI bleed: Black loose stool much more concerning for an upper GI bleed. if you had a good quality colonoscopy 2 years ago, colon cancer is fairly unlikely (unless you have known genetic mutations/ aggressive polyps etc) - but you do need to get checked out for upper GI tract bleeding ASAP. make an appt with your PCP/GI today/tomorrow and get your CBC checked. lay off of ASA and NSAIDS.
Answered 7/10/2014
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