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What Causes Black Stool?
Question: What do black, tarry stools indicate?
Brief Answer:
A stomach ulcer bleed usually
Detailed Answer:
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I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best possible way.
It is nothing if you are taking iron supplements.
Otherwise it indicates blood in stools. Usually black tarry stools are associated with bleeding far from anus like in the esophagus stomach or duodenum..usually it's stomach ulcer which bleeds and causes black tarry stools.
If bleeding place is healed..stools get to normal
I hope this answered your question, a
if you have more please feel free to ask.
Regrads.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)
Resident M.D.
A stomach ulcer bleed usually
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Health Care Magic.
Thanks for writing.
I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best possible way.
It is nothing if you are taking iron supplements.
Otherwise it indicates blood in stools. Usually black tarry stools are associated with bleeding far from anus like in the esophagus stomach or duodenum..usually it's stomach ulcer which bleeds and causes black tarry stools.
If bleeding place is healed..stools get to normal
I hope this answered your question, a
if you have more please feel free to ask.
Regrads.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)
Resident M.D.
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