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I have been having black spots in my stool for some time. if it is blood, should it not be evenly mixed in the stool? no family history of cancer
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Test for occult: blood. Please see your doctor about getting your stool tested for occult blood. Do the test three times and if any one is positive, you may need additional investigation.
Answered 7/29/2017
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