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If i was having black bowel movements but am now having a mixture of black and brown and have not been taking medication does that mean i'm okay?

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Dr. Manjeet Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Dark Bowel Movements: Dark bowel movements usually signify upper gastrointestinal bleed. If you are taking iron supplements your stool tends to become dark as well. Are you having symptoms of abdominal pain/Reflux? This warrants further workup by a gastroenterologist or your primary physician. Hope this helps.

Dr Grindstaff and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/16/2015

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