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Melena is a form of blood in stool which refers to the dark black, tarry feces that are commonly associated with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The black color and characteristic strong odor รขโฌยฆ Melaena is a symptom of gastrointestinal bleeding that occurs when blood passes through the digestive system and is altered by enzymes and stomach acid.
Written by medicover team and medically reviewed by dr vidyasagar korla. Melena refers to black, tarry stools caused by the digested blood in the gastrointestinal tract. It's often a sign of bleeding in รขโฌยฆ