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Jun 6, 2026, 06:03
Mirriam Akiru: What Does Melena Indicate?
Mirriam Akiru, Clinical Nutritionist at Kakamega County General Hospital, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Melena! What is it?
How to resolve.
Melena, is a condition characterized by black, tarry stools.
Melena occurs when there is bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract, typically in the stomach or small intestine
It’s important to monitor for melena as it can indicate serious underlying conditions such as peptic ulcers, gastritis, or gastrointestinal bleeding….”
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