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I am experiencing bloating or abdominal fullness and black tar-colored stools. some soreness to upper stomach.

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Black tar: colored stools require EMERGENT evaluation since may be indication UPPER Gastrointestinal BLEEDING Seek immediate evaluation Hope this helps/good luck Dr Z

Answered 7/29/2017

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A member asked:

I am experiencing bloating or abdominal fullness and black tar-colored stools. some soreness to upper stomach.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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