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A member asked:

Is it worth a trip to the doctor for black stools?

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Yes: Black stools can be a sign of bleeding inside your stomach or small bowell. So yes it is indicated to go see a doctor to rule out this problem.

Dr Gonzalez-simon agreed

Answered 1/27/2017

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Worthwhile: Have your doc to tell you and be done with it.

Dr Brown and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/18/2012

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What will the doctor do if you go to the doctor with a problem with black stool?

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My 16 month old has hershbrungs (sp) disease and is stooling loose black colored stool that has a very foul smell. Should i take him yo his GI doctor?

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Hi doctors. Why would my stool look dark brown to almost black on the outside in the toilet, but when I wipe it looks yellowish and then more typical brown color? Could the dark brown to almost black only on the outside possible sign of colon cancer?

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