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I am having pain in my upper right side stomach and am having black stools. i have a kidney infection but am still having severe pain and concerned.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Melena?: Black, tarry, malodorous stool can be related to GI bleeding. Black stools can also be related to taking certain medications. Please let your doctor know ASAP.

Answered 2/23/2015

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