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Black part in stool. no red blood. 2-3 bowel movement/day . dull pain or cramp on right side of abdoman for 5-6 second. worried please help?

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Colonoscopy: See you doctor to have stool for blood and culture and possible colonoscopy to find the cause of problem.

Answered 4/13/2015

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Dr. Monica Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See a doctor: I would strongly recommend being seen by a doctor. Black stool often indicate blood from you GI tract so I would want that checked to make sure that you are not bleeding. Best of luck!

Answered 4/13/2015

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