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What Causes Dark Coffee Grounds Diarrhea?

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Posted on Tue, 5 May 2015
Question: My daughter has had diarrhea, through the night, that looks like coffee grounds. She has been clear for the last two hours.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Advised to send her to ER for immediate evaluations&treatments...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry for the health situation of your daughter.

Dark coffee grounds diarrhea might be due to possible GI bleeding and needs an immediate evaluation at ER. So, I highly recommend to send your daughter to ER for immediate evaluations and treatment.

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida
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What Causes Dark Coffee Grounds Diarrhea?

Brief Answer: Advised to send her to ER for immediate evaluations&treatments... Detailed Answer: Hi, I am sorry for the health situation of your daughter. Dark coffee grounds diarrhea might be due to possible GI bleeding and needs an immediate evaluation at ER. So, I highly recommend to send your daughter to ER for immediate evaluations and treatment. Wish fast recovery! Dr.Klerida