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What causes stool to be black?
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Black Stool: can be related to taking medications (like pepto bismal). If the stool is black, stinky and sticky - it may be due to rectal bleeding (melena). If that is the case - it should be promptly medically evaluated. Take care.
Answered 8/7/2020
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See doctor ASAP: Black tarry stools can be caused by bleeding from upper portions of digestive system or certain medications like iron supplements and bismuth based medications . Please go and see your doctor urgently .
Answered 5/21/2018
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