Haematochezia and/or melena

Low urgency

-Moderately severe

Discharge of very dark (black), sticky 'poo' with a very unpleasant odour. Similar to tar.

Associated diseases

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding - Proximal to the Treitz ligament

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever

Colon cancer - Colorectal neoplasia

Meckel's diverticulum (Paediatrics)

Liver cirrhosis

Do you feel that you could be suffering from this symptom? Check your symptoms and get a pre-diagnosis