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For the last week i have been having severe agonizing pain when going to the toilet. also today i saw i had black stool. the pain is unbearable. help?
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Get seen: black, tarry malodorous stool can be due to GI bleeding. Recommend prompt medical assessment. Take care.
Answered 5/30/2015
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