I have a problem with Black Tarry Stools

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I had a severe constipation for about 2 day with leads to have a black tarry stools an tha third day, and i have tested for a typhoid but it's a negative results...So i am not sure of what my condition would be now.

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Black stool is not a good sign. It could be an internal bleed for which and upper or even a lower Endoscopy will be required. For more information you can get in touch with us at World Gastroenterology Institute www.wgi.ooo

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Dr. Rahul Poddar Laparoscopic Surgeon 10 yrs exp Ghaziabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rahul Poddar

Laparoscopic Surgeon 10 yrs exp Ghaziabad

Black tarry stools means malena. Which means upper gj bleed. Get stool tests. Upper gi endoscopy, ultrasound etc may also be needed.

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discuss your symptoms in details specially if any gastric Symptoms.

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