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I am experienced black tar-colored stool and anal itching. the stool is not smelling bad and i had a bowl of blueberries for breakfast. not taking any pills. and i was squating over the toilet. ?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Your stool color is: most likely dietary. If it persists then go to see a health care provider for evaluation. If you become dizzy or pass out, don't wait for your stool color evaluation, go immediately to the health care facility.

Answered 7/22/2017

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Black tar stool : See your MD to be sure you do not have blood in your stool.

Answered 9/1/2017

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A member asked:

I am experienced black tar-colored stool and anal itching. the stool is not smelling bad and i had a bowl of blueberries for breakfast. not taking any pills. and i was squating over the toilet. ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

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