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A member asked:

Ounce in a while my stool is brown with gray in it . but the next stool is all brown . should this be something to worry about . not taking antacids?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not to worry!: See your dr if u have persistent or worsening abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, weight loss, loss of appetite, blood in the stool etc. Take care!

Answered 12/9/2013

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