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A member asked:
Dis morn,noticed had black stools. da blackness looked like tar not coffee grinds. da black was not in all my stool only parts.should i be concerned?
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Yes: Dark-tarry stools can be a sign of bleeding in your GI tract. You are having pain/symptoms after having your gallbladder removed is concerning. Minerals, foods(blueberries,black licorice), medications, iron supplements, and Pepto-Bismo can cause dark stools also. I strongly recommend calling your surgeon and/or primary care doctor for an immediate evaluation or going to your local emergency room
Answered 4/22/2016
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