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Stool turned water red, but was brownish with red chunks. ate tomato sauce w/ cherry tomatoes 2 nights ago and beet chips last nite. is this a concern?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

NOT TO WORRY: unless these "colorful" stools persist after you eat "colorful" foods/drinks Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 4/18/2021

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