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A member asked:
I am so confused about how bloody tarry stool looks like...compared to black stool. aren't they the same thing?
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Be cautious: If you have black stools and are not sure if these are tarry black, treat it as if it were black tarry stool and get a sample tested for blood.
Answered 3/2/2015
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