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  2. Melena - Wikipedia

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    Melena is a form of blood in stool which refers to the dark black, tarry feces that are commonly associated with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. [1] The black color and characteristic strong odor are caused by hemoglobin in the blood being altered by digestive enzymes and intestinal bacteria.

  3. Why Is My Poop Black? 9 Most Common Reasons - AOL

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    When black poop happens, family practitioners like Christine Traxler, MD, and pediatricians like Alison Mitzner, MD, are often the first ones their patients call. Just because your stool happens ...

  4. The 3 Most Important Things Your Poop Reveals About Your ...

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    If you have blood in your stool or black stool, abdominal pain, weight loss or fever, talk to your doctor immediately, Dr. Forman says. Everyone should start getting screened for colon cancer at ...

  5. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding - Wikipedia

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    The strongest predictors of an upper gastrointestinal bleed are black stool, age <50 years, and blood urea nitrogen/creatinine ratio 30 or more. [8] [9] The diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal bleeding is assumed when hematemesis (vomiting of blood) is observed. [citation needed]

  6. Colorectal cancer is surging in young people worldwide, study ...

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    Smoking and drinking alcohol are well-known risks for several cancers, including those of the colon and rectum. ... Those include ongoing blood in your stool, black or tarry stool, thin stool and ...

  7. Alcohol flush reaction - Wikipedia

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    The most obvious symptom of alcohol flush reaction is flushing on a person's face and body after drinking alcohol. [4] Other effects include "nausea, headache and general physical discomfort". [9] People affected by this condition show greater reduction in psychomotor functions on alcohol consumption than those without. [10]

  8. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms start at around 6 hours after the last drink. [2] Peak incidence of seizures occurs at 24-36 hours [5] and peak incidence of delirium tremens is at 48-72 hours. [6] Alcohol withdrawal may occur in those who are alcohol dependent. [1] This may occur following a planned or unplanned decrease in alcohol intake. [1]

  9. Your Poop Can Weigh Up To Four Pounds, But That Doesn't ... - AOL

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    consistently off-colored poop (like pale, red, or black stool) or color changes not related to new dietary habits sudden changes to the frequency of your bowel movements bloody stool