My stool is fluffy but black. Should I be worried?

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If it looks tarry it maybe an early sign on internal bleeding.

stomach bleeding,
i had it few times.
even once i had to stay 3 days in hospital,yuck.
if i take aspirin .i would have those bleedings.

Well i don't think you should be worried because it could be something you ate. I know when my mom eats black cake her stool she says is black.

Also, iron supplements can cause stools to be black. But it is a warning sign of a GI bleed. You should have it checked out.

black discoloration of stool can occur in various conditions.it can be due to a small upper gi bleed, worms in your gut, excessive intake of supplementary iron.this conditoin is called melena.A black stool caused by food, supplements, medication, or minerals is known as "false melena.Substances that can cause false melena are:
•black licorice
•blueberries
•iron supplements
•lead
•Pepto-bismol
also intake of aspirin can increase yr bleeding tendency.
gastritis and peptic ulcer could also be a cause.
it is better to consult a doctor cuz medication will hav to be for a few days to a few weeks and also you will have to undergo some tests.

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