Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDThe meaning of your poop color can tell you a lot about your diet and overall health ...

Melena is a symptom of an underlying condition, not a condition itself, so there’s no specific treatment for black stool alone. If food is the cause, avoiding it should return your stool to its normal ...

Discover the top causes of black poop like diet, supplements, and gut health conditions, plus the best treatment options according to gastroenterologists.