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I passed black stool 2 times &my occult bood came +ve. my phyiscan prescribed me pantocid & now for last 2days i am passing normal stool. is that ok?

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

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Need further testing: It sounds like you could have an ulcer or pre-ulcer changes in the stomach if the black stools resolved with Pantocid, I would recommend evaluation with an upper endoscopy to assess the problem more fully.

Dr Pousti agreed

Answered 9/28/2014

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A member asked:

I passed black stool 2 times &my occult bood came +ve. my phyiscan prescribed me pantocid & now for last 2days i am passing normal stool. is that ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Pack answered

Dr Pousti agreed

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