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My fianc is experiencing some strange bowel movement here recently. yesterday it was pure blood now it looks like pure coffee grounds. ?
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Bleeding somewhere: If a person has "pure blood" and then "coffee grounds" in her stool, she should be checked out by a doctor right away. That means calling the doctor now, and going to the ER if unable to reach the doctor. There are many causes of blood in the stool, ranging from benign to malignant (cancerous). Bloody stools can be caused by a bleeding stomach ulcer, colitis, diverticulosis, colon cancer, etc...
Answered 12/10/2019
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