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My friend has diarrhea that is black and not tarry. what could be the problem? did not drink pepto or drink alcohol.

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

MoreInfoNeeded: Your friend needs to be the one asking the question - More details are really needed in order to effectively determine what may be causing the diarrhea.

Answered 10/3/2014

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A member asked:

My friend has diarrhea that is black and not tarry. what could be the problem? did not drink pepto or drink alcohol.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

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