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Should I Consult A Doctor For Black Solid Stool And Rib Cage Pain ?

black solid stool how log should you wait to see doctor Left side under rib cage pain and solid black stool no smell or mucus how long should some one wait to see doctor
posted on Tue, 24 May 2011
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hi
black hard stool may be due to low hydration ,drug,low fiber diet etc.
if u have no constipation ,nothing to worry
drink more water ,eat more fruits and green veg
do regular exercise .
u willl be okay in 5-7 days.
pain may be due to some trauma or infection.
wait for 5 day before going to doctor
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Should I Consult A Doctor For Black Solid Stool And Rib Cage Pain ?

hi black hard stool may be due to low hydration ,drug,low fiber diet etc. if u have no constipation ,nothing to worry drink more water ,eat more fruits and green veg do regular exercise . u willl be okay in 5-7 days. pain may be due to some trauma or infection. wait for 5 day before going to doctor