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Ate 900ml of dark chocolate ice cream during the evening. next day, stool was very, very dark. almost black. would this cause this or melena? nervous.
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Not melena: Hi I wouldn't worry too much about it. Melena is a recurring issue and due to small amounts of bleeding in the GI tract, not just a one time deal. It is caused by the oxidation of the iron (which is present in our blood cells) by our digestive enzymes. Sometimes there is food coloring in ice cream, which can definitely color your stool. Just keep an eye on it for now.
Answered 10/28/2020
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