Constipation leading to dark brown stool

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Can constipation darken the colour of my stool? There can be many reasons for different colour of stool. But does constipation makes stool look dark brown or black?

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Dr. Kshama Kulkarni Laparoscopic Surgeon 23 yrs exp Pune Consult Now · Accepted Answer

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No... if you are on iron meds... it can. If internal bleeding ...stools can be black or brown

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