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14 weeks pregnant and passing black coloured stool without any bleeding, pain and constipation. not taking iron tablets. having only folic acid, vit d?
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Black stool test: Black stool can be caused by iron therapy or upper GI tract bleeding. You need to see your OB doctor and have your stool tested for occult blood
Answered 7/9/2015
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