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Can colitis show black, tarry stools? also, is it possible for colitis to initially show watery diarrhea and then progress to black, tarry stools?
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Yes to both: GI bleeding in colitis may cause black tarry stools. Some colitis, e.g, C diff, may present as watery diarrhea and later have bleeding and black tarry stools. If you have any of these, you should consult a doctor.
Answered 4/8/2018
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