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Had a black stool, then a normal one what could this be?
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Black stools: can indicate digested blood, but the presence of the normal stool afterward makes that less likely. It could also just have been something you ate. If you start seeing repeated black stools, see your doctor. Hope this helps!
Answered 6/4/2018
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