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I'm 35 wks pregnant and i'm getting black stool but i'm not in medicines or iron pills or nothing is that bad ?
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Need a stool test: If you have no abdominal pains, are a healthy woman, have had a normal pregnancy , normal CBC and want peace of mind, ask your doctor to confirm that there is no blood in your stools by doing a "stool Guaiac test" or a "stool Hemocult test" x 3.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Consult doctor: Black stools usually mean blood in stools unless someone is taking iron pills . Good idea to consult your doctor and get tests done.
Answered 10/4/2016
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