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2019-06-08 04:11:06
I have ulcerative colitis...most if the time my stools are dark colored or black in color. May I know what's the reason for that? Is it indicating that blood is leaking in large intestine??
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Not all black stools mean blood. Makena has a particular type of jet black colour which needs to be differentiated. Stool EXAMINATION may reveal blood. For UC plant based diet can make life better.
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