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After you drink black coffee, is it normal to have a black stool?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I don't think so.: If you have black, sticky, malodorous stool that might be due to gastrointestinal bleeding (melena). If this is the case - please seek prompt medical attention.

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/27/2015

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