melanotic stool with tube feeding Melena (Black Tarry Stools) ; Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis,Treatment, Complications What is the cause of
What is the cause of melena (black stools) in a one year old child? Gastrointestinal Medical Terms , Melena, Black, tarry, foul smelling stool, Indicates upper GI bleed (digested blood), Common causes: Peptic ulcer, varices, Not bright red blood, 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 Word of the day: Melena melaena Melena refers to the black, "tarry" feces that are associated with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The black color is caused by the hemoglobin in the blood Melena in Children (Ambulatory Care)
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