melanotic stool with tube feeding Hematochezia vs. melena: What's the difference? Black, tarry stool in children
Black, tarry stool in children is called melena and it's not something to scroll past. Melena occurs when blood from the upper gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine) gets MALENA: Melena is the medical term for black, tarry stools caused by the presence of digested blood. It typically indicates bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, such as the: Stomach Duodenum Gastrointestinal Medical Terms , Melena, Black, tarry, foul smelling stool, Indicates upper GI bleed (digested blood), Common causes: Peptic ulcer, varices, Not bright red blood, Melena (Black Tarry Stools) ; Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis,Treatment, Complications
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