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Black or blood in stool! how do i figure out what's wrong?
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Melena?: Black, tarry, malodorous stool can be due to rectal bleeding (melena). You don't need to figure out the cause but you do need to see your physician promptly who will evaluated to determine the cause of your bleeding. You need med evaluation.
Answered 3/28/2013
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