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Ulcerative colitis
I have ulcerative colitis...most if the time my stools are dark colored or black in color. May I know what's the reason for that? Is it indicating that blood is leaking in large intestine??
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Dr. Rahul Poddar
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Ghaziabad
Not all black stools mean blood. Makena has a particular type of jet black colour which needs to be differentiated.
Stool EXAMINATION may reveal blood.
For UC plant based diet can make life better.
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