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What disease has very dark loose stool and bad heartburn?

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Dr. Patrick Ferry answered

Could be serious!: You need to have a source of bleeding in your digestive tract ruled out. Get to a doctor asap!

Dr Cattano and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/25/2020

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