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What Causes Dark Green And Black Stool?
I have dark green almost black stools. I have not always been regular i.e. 2 or three days between bowl movements. Some are hard actually balls Once the movements start they are not hard but still dark. It has been harder to clean the area. After numerous wiping that area there are still poop
Thu, 15 Dec 2016
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According to your complain you have problem of black stool that may because of parasitic infection.
Upper GI tract bleeding may cause black color stool problem.
Iron supplement cause black stool also.
Consent a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis.
Stool examination test is helpful to detect any infection.
I hope my guidancehelpful to you..
Take care.
Thank you.
According to your complain you have problem of black stool that may because of parasitic infection.
Upper GI tract bleeding may cause black color stool problem.
Iron supplement cause black stool also.
Consent a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis.
Stool examination test is helpful to detect any infection.
I hope my guidancehelpful to you..
Take care.
Thank you.
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