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I have brown stools with red spots in it but i dont know if its tomato sauce because i ate pizza 3 days ago and yesterday. water doesnt turn red.age16
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It's not blood: because the water WOULD turn red. Maybe whole tomatoes or large bits.
Answered 8/29/2020
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