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Are Black Stool Normal After Drinking Merlot Wine?

I drink merlot wine and it makes my poop black. Is that normal?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* Merlot wine is known for its stomach upset properties , leading to
gastric ulcer and blood from that is the prime suspicious for black stool.

Hope this will help to clear your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Always welcome for any further assistance anytime .
Regards .
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Are Black Stool Normal After Drinking Merlot Wine?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * Merlot wine is known for its stomach upset properties , leading to gastric ulcer and blood from that is the prime suspicious for black stool. Hope this will help to clear your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Always welcome for any further assistance anytime . Regards .