BackPublished on May 25, 2018
Melena
Dark tarry stool with or without visible blood.
When to seek immediate medical care
See a doctor immediately if:
- Fainting
- Pale skin
- Sweating
- Fast heartbeat
- Low blood pressure
- Shortness of breath
When to make a doctor's appointment
Make an appointment to see a doctor if:
- Any melena, with or without other symptoms, even if gets better on its own