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I was diagnosed with a bleesing ulcer last week and given zantac and carafate. i feel better but have noticed more frequent bowel and green stool?
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Stools: This is likely due to your intestines clearing the old blood, inflammatory cells and your gut readjusting to the stress of the ulcer you had.
Answered 7/22/2017
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