A 23-year-old male asked:
is it possible for there to be bleeding in your gi tract if you don't have bloody or black stools?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Yes: Small amounts of blood may not be readily perceptible but your doctor can check your stool for blood.
Answered on Oct 7, 2015
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