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I've had a cold and cough for a week. today l had black tarry smelly poo what does this mean?

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GI bleed?: Melena is the term for this and represents GI bleeding HOWEVER please check to see if you have taken any supplemental iron or bismuth which can discolor stool. Either way, call your doctor to have fecal occult blood test.

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Answered 5/13/2018

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