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I've had black stools for 2 days. should i go to the emergency room? no pain, no fever, no diarrhea

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

See your doctor: Black tarry stool usually implies bleeding in the stomach/intestine. If you do not have symptoms, call your doctor for a screening to ascertain if you need further evaluation. Wish you good health!

Answered 5/8/2020

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A member asked:

I've had black stools for 2 days. should i go to the emergency room? no pain, no fever, no diarrhea

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