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I just went to the bathroom and have dark small round stool floating on top. shld i be concerned?
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No: No, that's a problem only if it happens over and over. If it keeps on happening, a primary care doctor can evaluate to see what might be causing it. The doctor can also check on things, if one has other symptoms such as frequent constipation.
Answered 8/20/2020
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