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I'm passing dark brown (not black/red) , strong smelling stools since having short-term constipation. is this normal? (also have gas/burning throat)

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Dr. Chirag Vasa answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: It is possible. As far as no bleeding not to concern. If have similar episode recurrent than consider to see gastroenterologist

Answered 10/5/2013

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A member asked:

I'm passing dark brown (not black/red) , strong smelling stools since having short-term constipation. is this normal? (also have gas/burning throat)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Chirag Vasa answered

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