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Why would your poop be black?
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Answers (3) to: "Why would your poop be black?"
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Black stool. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.
Blood in stool - see causes of blood in stool and rectal bleeding for various possible diagnoses.
Internal bleeding
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Rectal bleeding
Stomach bleeding
Intestinal polyps
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Black stools are caused by bleeding from the gastrointestinal system. If you are experiencing similar symptom you should consult your doctor and perhaps do further testing for evaluation of the cause of this.
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If it is black or black and tar like, it could mean a gastro bleed.
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