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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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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

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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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

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