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Dark coloured stool

2022-10-03 13:16:03
Today i got dark colored stool whike defacation is this dark coloured stool normal?? Of not what can be the reason
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Any medicines you are having? Are you having abdominal pain/ postural hypotension Any addiction/ pre-existing illness

Answered2022-10-04 06:36:46

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Dark colour of stools are okay, should not be tarry black

Answered2022-10-03 17:48:25

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Dark colour stool is not normal but one episode also it can't be commented for what reason. If it will continue then connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management

Answered2022-10-03 13:21:51

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