Have you ever noticed the colour of your potty or stool? Well, it can say a lot about your health. Scroll down to know what ...

The medical records and endoscopic films of all patients who visited these two hospitals due to hematemesis and/or tarry stool ... of the ulcer and unexpected massive bleeding.

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD An esophageal ulcer is a sore produced by erosion of the protective mucosal layer ...

Background and Aims: Because non-bleeding visible vessels (NBVV) of gastric peptic ulcers have the potential to re-bleed, endoscopic hemostatic treatment may be necessary during the first ...

Bleeding ulcers can become life threatening ... pylori infection, they may order a blood, stool, or breath test. A doctor may also order an endoscopy to look directly inside your stomach for ...

On the other hand, stools that are sticky and tarry may be a sign of bleeding from a stomach ulcer or colon cancer. A gastroenterologist may be able to diagnose the cause with a stool sample ...