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I am in therapy for mild gastritis and take a pill of pariet 20mg once per day. i noticed that my stool contains black specks like pepper tiny small the color of the stool is normal. should i get worried ?
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Talk to your doctor: Your doctor can rule out a bleed with some test. It is best you take to your doctor to see what is best for you.
Answered 10/22/2019
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