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Have black tarry stools that comes and goes, sometimes bright red but do not have hemorrhoids. since the stools are not constant should i see gi doc?
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Blood: Yes, you must see a GI to rule out unflammatory bowel disease.
Answered 9/16/2015
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Yes!: Black tarry stools are often a sign of bleeding in the GI tract. Finding the source requires specific tests performed by a gastroenterologist. Once the cause is identified, it can be treated.
Answered 9/16/2015
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