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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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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

One possible: reason is a GI bleed, Tarry, black, malodorous stool requires PROMPT medical evaluation.

Answered 9/18/2017

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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

Dr Anyanwu and 9 doctors agreed

Answered 10/5/2017

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A member asked:

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?

12 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Dr Anyanwu and 9 doctors agreed

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