10 Signs of an Ulcer
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
An Ulcer Sign #7: Dark Stools
Our stools are able to tell us a great deal about our health overall. They tell us a lot about what we have been eating and also about the health of our digestive system. A doctor will sometimes even ask for a stool sample so it can be examined to try and identify an illness.
If you notice that you have dark, sticky stools that smell more than usual, it could be a sign of an ulcer. When you have an ulcer, blood can leak out into the stomach where it will then mix with the food that is being digested. It is this that causes the thick stickiness, and this is a sign that the ulcer is quite severe.
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