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Question by  rocubr (14)

What is the significance of black feces?

 
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Answer by  gregoli (106)

This could be caused by bleeding anywhere in the digestive tract. The patient may have an ulcer that is bleeding. It is important to see a physician and have a stool sample tested. The physician may order other tests also, such as blood counts and various types of radiologic imaging.

 
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Answer by  docilecracked (61)

When a person has black feces, it may mean that the person is having constipation. This is especially when the feces are hard instead of soft. A normal feces should be light in color and soft in touch.

 
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