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What Causes Black Stool?

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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Are you on any supplements? Especially Iron!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this black stool and all the inconveniences this has caused you. The most common cause of black stools are iron containing supplements. Can you tell me whether you are on any supplements or not and what the composition is?

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
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What Causes Black Stool?

Brief Answer: Are you on any supplements? Especially Iron! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this black stool and all the inconveniences this has caused you. The most common cause of black stools are iron containing supplements. Can you tell me whether you are on any supplements or not and what the composition is? I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.