Melena

Description

Dark, tarry stool with or without visible blood.

When to seek immediate medical care

See a healthcare professional right away if there is:

• 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 healthcare professional for any melena, with or without other symptoms, even if gets better on its own.