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I have noticed i have black stool today and it appears as type 6. for the last couple days i have had occasional tingling/burning around rectum.

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Watch it: If there's serious bleeding, or this lasts more than two weeks, or you begin to feel faint, get seen at once. This can result from anything from bleeding higher up to taking iron or bismuth or a local problem.

Answered 12/17/2014

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A member asked:

I have noticed i have black stool today and it appears as type 6. for the last couple days i have had occasional tingling/burning around rectum.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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