Black stool for the very first time

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I have seen black stool for the very first time once today after that normal stool colour continued with out any other symptoms. What is the reason for sudden black stool and what should I do please help.

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Dr. Deepak G Proctologist 9 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Deepak G

Proctologist 9 yrs exp Bangalore

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Tarry black stools is suggestive of upper gi bleed, detailed clinical history is required to diagnose

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Kindly consult over call

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