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Change of color in stool

2017-04-16 14:12:44
Hey my name is Alex I've used the bathroom and noticed my stool has changed colors to dark grey i was wondering if I should be worried? what does this mean?
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Hi, There is no need to worry. If their is blood in stool, or black coloured stool is there then that needs to be investigated. But if you have any doubts..Get a stool routine microscopy and occult blood test and complete blood count done. Hope it helps
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take plenty of fluids adequate nutritious diet.

Answered2017-04-17 07:48:00

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