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Can acid reflux change your stool color to be black? i've been taking omperazole 40mg for 8 days now?

Q: can acid reflux change your stool color to be black? i've been taking omperazole 40mg for 8 days now?

: If you bleed in your stomach/intestine, due to any reason, your stool could turn black. It would be prudent to see a doctor to get your stool tested and be evaluated for bleeding in the intestine.

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If you bleed in your stomach/intestine, due to any reason, your stool could turn black. It would be prudent to see a doctor to get your stool tested and be evaluated for bleeding in the intestine.

Answered 7/25/2021

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A member asked:

Can acid reflux change your stool color to be black? i've been taking omperazole 40mg for 8 days now?

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