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My throat, in the area where my collar bones meet in the middle. is very sore. it feels like i have a lump in my throat. stool is also black. blood?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Concerning: Bleeding from the esophagus can result in black tarry stools (as the blood in the GI tract is partially digested). New pain with swallowing, particularly in the context of black/tarry stools, should be evaluated immediately as this may evolve into a very serious problem rapidly.

Answered 11/28/2017

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