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What Causes Loose Black Stools?

For 2 wks I have a suspected femoral hernia (very low). Groin tenderness is worse in evenings - as I have yet to be seen by a specialist - long bank holiday - I'm anxious about incarceration. Just passed black, loose stools - should I be concerned about this?
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* Loose black stools seem to be in relation with intestine infection or
inflammatory bowel condition .
* Suspected very low femoral hernia is not the reason behind this issue .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Feel free to ask any further doubts .

Regards .
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General Surgeon,  Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel's  Response
Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* Loose black stools seem to be in relation with intestine infection or
inflammatory bowel condition .
* Suspected very low femoral hernia is not the reason behind this issue .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Feel free to ask any further doubts .

Regards .
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What Causes Loose Black Stools?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * Loose black stools seem to be in relation with intestine infection or inflammatory bowel condition . * Suspected very low femoral hernia is not the reason behind this issue . Wishing you fine recovery . Feel free to ask any further doubts . Regards .