I have been sick and have had diarrhea for 4 days now and all day today it looks just like coffee grounds. I just wanted to know if anyone knew if I should call a doctor. I was told once that if you vomit coffee grounds it means blood, but I dont know about the other end.
Thanks
2006-08-26 16:19:56 · 13 answers · asked by Liz 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You know it would be better if you ask a doc.
2006-08-26 16:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by Magica! Star 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never heard of vomitting coffee grounds but I have heard of it in the stool. I would call the doctor or if it's too late for today call the hospital to ask. Always better safe than sorry. Good luck
2006-08-26 16:24:13 · answer #2 · answered by barnett95 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it could mean a bleed somewhere from the GI tract, and also, yes, call your doctor ASAP. Internal bleeding, no matter what the source, is nothing to mess around with.
2006-08-26 16:40:58 · answer #3 · answered by medrecgal1973 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, "coffee ground" stool or vomitus can most definitely be an indicator of occult or "old" blood. This can certainly be a very serious problem. You should see your physician right away.
2006-08-26 16:24:25 · answer #4 · answered by inet_guy_84 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. And an illness lasting longer that three days is serious. Possibly very serious. Don't call a doc, go! Drink lots of clear fluids on the way.
2006-08-26 16:23:21 · answer #5 · answered by ItsJustMe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you ate coffee grounds.....I doubt that you did. Then I would discuss this with your Doctor ASAP. It could be from internal bleeding of some kind or worst Cancer. Take care of yourself. See a Doctor.
2006-08-26 16:25:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a GI Bleed, if your skin color has gotten pale you should go to the Emergency ASAP.
Take Care
2006-08-26 16:26:18 · answer #7 · answered by Maria 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Get checked by doctor as soon as possible,
2006-08-26 16:23:04 · answer #8 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually out the other end doesn't mean blood...
But go get it checked out just in case.
2006-08-26 16:22:40 · answer #9 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be , get your stool be examined for occult blood .
2006-08-26 16:37:21 · answer #10 · answered by Fouad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋