Melena
Updated: 2024-10-19
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.