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What Causes Abnormal Bowel Movements?
Question: Today I noticed my bowel movement looked like coffee grounds. This has never happened before. What could it be?
Brief Answer:
this may indicate gastroointestinal bleeding
Detailed Answer:
It may indicate more or less serious condition.
In worst case,it may be gastrointestinal bleeding due to stomach ulcer or small bowel diseases.
Common cause is iron pills so if you take it you should not worried. Some diet types may effect stool color too. I suggest to do red blood count,occult stool test . If findings are abnormal you need to do gastroscopy. Wish you good health. Regards
this may indicate gastroointestinal bleeding
Detailed Answer:
It may indicate more or less serious condition.
In worst case,it may be gastrointestinal bleeding due to stomach ulcer or small bowel diseases.
Common cause is iron pills so if you take it you should not worried. Some diet types may effect stool color too. I suggest to do red blood count,occult stool test . If findings are abnormal you need to do gastroscopy. Wish you good health. Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Ok. I ate a bunch of oreos last night ...would they come out this way?
Brief Answer:
not impossible
Detailed Answer:
This is not likely to be cause but is possible. Such candies can affect stool look.
not impossible
Detailed Answer:
This is not likely to be cause but is possible. Such candies can affect stool look.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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