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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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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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