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Today i got dark colored stool whike defacation is this dark coloured stool normal?? Of not what can be the reason
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Dark colour of stools are okay, should not be tarry black
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Dark colour stool is not normal but one episode also it can't be commented for what reason. If it will continue then connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management
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