Brown blackish stools

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Asked for Female, 21 Years

I have been experiencing blackish-brown stools for a week. I had motions 3-4 days ago but I had no watery stools. I am having blackish stools but not that black like I have read on Google(not like tar). Ever since I have taken medications for diarrhea, I don't have any other problem. Should I be worried about the stool color even though I don't have any other symptoms. Is this only a sign of dehydration? When should I be worried ?

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Dr. Shashank Agrawal Gastroenterologist 5 yrs exp Ghaziabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shashank Agrawal

Gastroenterologist 5 yrs exp Ghaziabad

Passing black stools is a matter of concern Get a stool for occult blood done Consult

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