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I am having loud bowel sounds and 2 liquid like dark/ i think black stools today. i have no pain/it does stick to the back of the toilet but all my b?

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Dr. Elton Behner answered

Thick black: tar like stools can be a sign of changes in the GI tract. Consult with your doctor asap.

Dr Gabor and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/8/2017

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