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A member asked:
1st time ever i had black stool. i take vitamins and drink coffee a lot. why is it black/ dark brown color?
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? Melana: Hello. Black, tarry malodorous stool (melena) can sometimes be related to gastrointestinal bleeding. If this fits the description - it is best to have it medically evaluated.
Answered 3/10/2019
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