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I am experiencing black tar-colored stools. no pain at all nor is there any blood to be seen. only started today - what could it be?
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One possible: reason is a GI bleed, Tarry, black, malodorous stool requires PROMPT medical evaluation.
Answered 9/18/2017
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Go to ER: Upper gastro intestinal bleeding blood turns black on contact with acid Did you take any pain meds like motrin,advil,naproxen etc
Answered 10/5/2017
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