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What Causes Black Stools?

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Question : i had severe diarhea and vomiting now my stool is black. Why?

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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Bleeding from stomach.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

If your stool is black like a tar and you do not take iron supplements, bleeding from peptic ulcer (or even stomach cancer) is causing it. Please do not wait any longer and consult your doctor as soon as possible.
Blood work and gastroscopy are necessary.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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What Causes Black Stools?

Brief Answer: Bleeding from stomach. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. If your stool is black like a tar and you do not take iron supplements, bleeding from peptic ulcer (or even stomach cancer) is causing it. Please do not wait any longer and consult your doctor as soon as possible. Blood work and gastroscopy are necessary. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.