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Have lupus cerebritis.prednisolone over 2yrs.on ppitoo.been constipated.blackstools over 2years.recent bloodyblack stool. recent abdominalpain ?so
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LUPUS: When you have lupus, you have to be under the guidance of the internist. It is a serious sickness affecting any organ , the worse one is renal.
Answered 3/28/2013
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Go Get Seen: Black and/or bloody stools may indicate a serious condition. It is possible that long term steroids have left the stomach vulnerable and bleeding is occurring. Do not wait, be seen immediately.
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