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Is Black Stool Normal?

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Question : black stool
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Can be melena

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query and here is my advice.

If you are taking iron supplements having black stools is quite normal.
If you are having stomach issues like ulcers black stools can show bleeding from gastrointestinal tract. This is called melena and you need to go to hospital as soon as possible.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
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Is Black Stool Normal?

Brief Answer: Can be melena Detailed Answer: Hello, I read your query and here is my advice. If you are taking iron supplements having black stools is quite normal. If you are having stomach issues like ulcers black stools can show bleeding from gastrointestinal tract. This is called melena and you need to go to hospital as soon as possible. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks.