Bloody or tarry stools

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What is Bloody or tarry stools?

Bloody stools often indicate an injury or disorder in the digestive tract. Your doctor may use the term "melena" to describe black, tarry, and foul-smelling stools or "hematochezia" to describe red- or maroon-colored stools.

Alternative Names:

Stools - bloody; Hematochezia; Melena; Stools - black or tarry

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