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Back from mexico upper ab pain worse after food. black stools for 2 days, h. pylori!? but now normal stools for 2 days & feel fine. still see doctor?

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

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Pepto bismol?: Did you take any pepto bismol. This can turn your stool black for a day or so. As far as the pain it sounds like a gallbladder attack but more info is needed. If pain returns. See your MD.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Back from mexico upper ab pain worse after food. black stools for 2 days, h. pylori!? but now normal stools for 2 days & feel fine. still see doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

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