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 (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

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