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I was diagnosed with gastritis and have had a lot of gas & bloat lately, one of my stools has black raisin-like material in it is this a huge concern?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

May be: may be not. If you respond to treatment the Gastritis explains your symptoms

Answered 12/14/2014

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with gastritis and have had a lot of gas & bloat lately, one of my stools has black raisin-like material in it is this a huge concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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