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What Causes Dark Brown And Black Color Stool?

i have done endoscopy test as well as coronscopy test but i did not find anything, i am a habit of alcohol,it is adictied, today i got some how dark brown colur stool i cant differntiate blcak colour stool and dark brown colour stool can you pls provide me some update
Mon, 31 Dec 2018
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Hello,

Black stools can indicate an upper gastrointestinal bleeding, alcohol intake or iron supplementations. If you at all feel ill, go see a doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
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What Causes Dark Brown And Black Color Stool?

Hello, Black stools can indicate an upper gastrointestinal bleeding, alcohol intake or iron supplementations. If you at all feel ill, go see a doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon