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My stools are black and when i prod them blood comes out. what could be wrong?
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? Melena: Black, tarry, malodorous stool can be due to gastrointestinal bleeding (melena). You may be experiencing bleeding. Please see prompt medical care.
Answered 2/2/2013
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