Black Stool: When Is It a Medical Emergency?
Black stool means your motion (stool) has become dark black in colour, almost like tar or coal. It is often sticky and has a very bad, strong smell. This smell is different from normal stool smell.
Common Myths I Hear Every Day as a Gastrointestinal Doctor
Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are problems related to your food pipe, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. Some problems are small, like acidity. Some are serious, like ulcerative colitis, liver cirrhosis, or gastric cancer.