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Black specks in brown/yellowish stool (occasionally), what could it mean? (did blood test: cbc, lipase, metabolic pannel) all normal.

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Stool studies: Black stool can indicate bleeding and should be checked by your family doctor.

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Answered 7/11/2016

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