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my dad is 79 years old and i have taken him to the VA in Tampa for this reason, he has had diahrea black for over two weeks the first time that i took him they said he had bleeding ulcers,gave him medication and sent him home. his diahrea has returned same as before black ,he also has lykemia what i want to know is this a sign of colon cancer. should i get him back to the VA. he is hard headed. thank you debbie ,x daughterin law
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Is Black Diarrhea A Symptom Of Colon Cancer?
Hello, Black colored stools can be seen due to blood in stools. As you have mentioned that you are suffering from bleeding ulcer. A bleeding ulcer can lead to blood in stools and thus black colored stools. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist