Black stool: Your red cell indices are consistent with iron deficiency or blood loss. Black stools, if they're not caused by taking iron or bismuth containing products , are signs of bleeding from high up in the gastrointestinal tract. Usually the causes are bleeding peptic ulcer or acute gastritis. You must be evaluated by a gastroenterologist and undergo a gastroscopy for proper diagnosis and get treated
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