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2019-07-12 03:09:08
Hi My father is 70 years old . He is getting black stools . What might be problem . Is it related to digestion problem or something serious
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Hi  black stools usually indicates blood in the gut. So see an gastroenterologist. Get a stool occult blood test done.

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Might be due to blood in the stool
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Consult your family physician

Answered2019-07-12 03:13:58

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He is having gastric ulcer s . Consult with a gastroenterologist or physician

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What are the medications he is taking. Get a Stool for OBT done urgently and review with reports

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