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Is dark brown stool mix with yellow brown normal ? what causes it?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Normal: Any shade of brown is normal. Black stool is abnormal and can indicate bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal area. Iron supplements and Pepto-Bismol can also cause black stools

Answered 9/27/2020

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