Hemato-CHEESE-ia: A Case of Red Stools Caused by a Spicy Cheesy Snack

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY(2021)

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Abstract
A 22-year-old male presented to the ED following an episode of acute-onset abdominal pain and passage of red stools. On a detailed review of his dietary history, the patient reported eating a whole large bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos the day prior to the episode. We describe a case of food dye mimicking hematochezia and explore the effects of capsaicin on the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
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bloody stool, abdominal pain, capsaicin, red dye, hematochezia
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