What Causes Dark Coffee Grounds Diarrhea?

Posted on Sun, 19 Apr 2015

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Question : My daughter has had diarrhea, through the night, that looks like coffee grounds. She has been clear for the last two hours.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (-5 hours 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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj