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I have dark brown stools, almost tarry (not quite black) in small to mid-size areas. does this indicate blood in my stools?

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

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It could...: But there are many other non-blood causes of dark stools (meds, diet, etc) . Fortunately it is easy to tell by bringing a small sample to your md to test for blood. If blood is found a colonoscopy and upper endoscopy could be performed to rule out a source of bleeding.

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Answered 4/1/2023

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A member asked:

I have dark brown stools, almost tarry (not quite black) in small to mid-size areas. does this indicate blood in my stools?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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