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Diagnosed w gallstones a month ago, now nagging pain on upper left abdom with pale/yellow stool. now black and tarry. what should i do?

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See your doctor: The black tarry stools can be a sign of bleeding into your gut. Your doctor will sort this out.

Dr Hoepfner and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/26/2013

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