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I have been experiencing dark stool. it seems to come and go. i am worried it could be something serious?
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Check stool: It may be as simple as your diet. Have your stool checked for occult blood times 3 and if collected properly and positive you may need to be scoped. Also keep a dietary record. All the best.
Answered 6/19/2015
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