Melena or Melenotic - loss of GI blood causing black, tarry stools?
Posted By: Lucy on 2008-07-24
In Reply to: s/l menic donor - Ima Stuck
Subject: Melena or Melenotic - loss of GI blood causing black, tarry stools?
Blood loss causes anemia which would cause one to be on iron supplement.
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