Black poop - dark stools

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Asked for Male, 28 Years

Hi, I am facing black poop problem today, i have faced this two time in a single day only. I am on vacation also, so could it be due to i digestion as well or some other serious issue ?

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Dr. Narendra Singh

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Nainital

Two serious issues: Black stool is due to blood loss in stool Or u taking any iron medication

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Dr. Bishnu Prasad Sahoo General Physician 8 yrs exp Bhubaneswar Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bishnu Prasad Sahoo

General Physician 8 yrs exp Bhubaneswar

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More details regarding your symptoms, diet, weight is required. Is it associated with stomach discomfort? Is it associated with pain while in toilet? Commonly black poop happens when there is some bleeding is upper parts of our gut tube. Other causes can be diet, certain medications etc. Need to rule out previous history of tummy acidity/ulcers.

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