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Black stools
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My father is 70 years old . He is getting black stools . What might be problem . Is it related to digestion problem or something serious
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He is having gastric ulcer s . Consult with a gastroenterologist or physician
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What are the medications he is taking. Get a Stool for OBT done urgently and review with reports
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Might be due to blood in the stool
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Consult your family physician
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Dr. Arun R
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7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi black stools usually indicates blood in the gut. So see an gastroenterologist. Get a stool occult blood test done.
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