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Black feces sign of food poisoning?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If black, tarry ;: Foul smelling it could be related to GI bleeding. Please get prompt medical evaluation if this fits the description.

Dr Refai agreed

Answered 6/9/2019

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