When this happens, you may vomit blood or have black, tarry stool. Gastrointestinal bleeding is considered a sign of end-stage liver disease, along with bleeding from the nose and gums.

Blood in your stool can range from bright red to black and tarry. The color provides important clues about where the bleeding is coming from. Bright red usually indicates bleeding in the lower ...

Rory Kennedy It all began in 2022, when Kennedy experienced a week of black, tarry stools — which can be caused by anything ranging from gastrointestinal bleeding to eating too many blueberries.

All shades of brown-colored stool are normal. If a person’s stool is red or black, or other changes remain longer than 2 weeks or come with other symptoms, they should consult a doctor.