Bloody or Tarry Stools
Alternate Names : Hematochezia, Melena, Stools - Black or Tarry, Stools - Bloody
Definition
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.
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