I've noticed that for the past few months, my stool has been really dark, like black or brown, and kind of sticky. There's no pain or anything, but it just doesn't seem normal to me. Should I be concerned and what might be causing it?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

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1+ Yrs

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Dark black or brown sticky stool can be a sign of gastrointestinal bleeding. I recommend you to take Pantoprazole to reduce stomach acid and Sucralfate to help protect the lining of the stomach and intestines. These medications can help in case there is any ulceration or irritation in the gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, it is important to follow up with a gastroenterologist for further evaluation and management.

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