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If i had black grainy stool just one day do i need to go to the dr ? how many days can you have that before you need to be seen?
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Black stool: Unless you're taking iron supplements or peptobismol, I would recommend having your stool checked for occult blood which can be done in a physician's office very easily or by bringing a stool sample to a laboratory if your physician prefers not to examine you. Black stool can signify bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Answered 5/14/2018
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