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What Causes Black Stools?
You didn't answer my question. Why is it a concern? Do i need to go to the clinic? Could my diet cause black stools. I haven't been eating much the last few days. I had a few chocolate mint girl scouts cookies and a salad yesterday. would that cause it?
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
Hello dear
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* Black stool can be from various reasons as
- chocolate induced ( via partially digested component ) - bleeding ulcer
stomach or duodenum - hemorrhoid - others .
Hope this will help to clear your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Always welcome for any further assistance anytime .
Regards .
Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* Black stool can be from various reasons as
- chocolate induced ( via partially digested component ) - bleeding ulcer
stomach or duodenum - hemorrhoid - others .
Hope this will help to clear your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Always welcome for any further assistance anytime .
Regards .
Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )
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