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What Causes Stomach Ache And Dark Bowel Movements?
I have a child I took to the e.r. a couple days ago complaining of stomach pain and finaly they did a ct scan which they gave me results saying that they were concerned..due to that his bowels are dark and he gas had episodes of bleeding and they gave me discharge papers saying is melena but they mentioned was a big word.
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Hello,
Probably, you may be suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding, if it is severe need endoscopy and ligation or ablation of bleeding spot.
Please consult your gastroenterologist, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
Probably, you may be suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding, if it is severe need endoscopy and ligation or ablation of bleeding spot.
Please consult your gastroenterologist, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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