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Have Brown Liquid Like Bowel Movement. Had Passed Out And Vomited After Donating Blood. Serious?

Hi! So this last Wednesday I donated blood. Right afterwards I passed out, vomitted. Continued, my energy level is low. My stool however, is like brown liquid, very runny. No pain, nausea is gone, but my poop is concerning me. Should I leave for the emergency room? Can I wait till 9am till urgent care opens? Please let me know.
posted on Wed, 17 Apr 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
The brown liquid stools is not related to your blood donation.
It might probably be due to infection.
If it is persistent get a stool test done.
Drink enough fluids to remain well hydrated.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
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Have Brown Liquid Like Bowel Movement. Had Passed Out And Vomited After Donating Blood. Serious?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query. The brown liquid stools is not related to your blood donation. It might probably be due to infection. If it is persistent get a stool test done. Drink enough fluids to remain well hydrated. Regards, Dr.Ratnakar Kini