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Gi contrast cause dark black stool?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Please talk to your: Dr. I don't believe that barium contains bismuth or iron which could cause stool to become black. If the bowel movements are black., sticky & malodorous - this could be due to a GI bleed & would require prompt medical evaluation. Take care.

Answered 10/26/2018

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