Question 1

what are coffee ground stools a sign of?

Accepted Answer

Coffee ground: Coffee ground stools are generally a sign of an upper gastrointestinal bleed.  Best to see a doctor if this happens.

Question 2

i have had coffee ground stools for several days. initially thought is was a reaction to amox i was on. today had 7 bouts so far?

Accepted Answer

Black stools: Black stools can indicate bleeding in the upper GI tract and the fact you had 7 episodes today is concerning.  Certain medications such as pepto-bismol can cause black stools, amoxicillin is not one of them.  I suggest calling your doctor now,  if he or she is not available go to the ER.
Best to be safe.

Question 3

coffee ground "flakes" in my stool. i was tested negative for celiec but starting to wonder if i have an intolorance , what else could these "flakes" b?

Accepted Answer

GI Bleeding: I am not sure where you got the worry about celiac disease in all of the possible problems this represents.  I would make sure your GI doctor has tested the stool for blood and if necessary scheduled you for an upper endoscopy.

Question 4

ok, would black specs mixed in 2 yo stool be considered coffee ground stool or would that be more obvious?  is this normal? not sure what to look for.

Accepted Answer

Specs in Stool: "coffee grounds" usually refers to vomit containing blood.  Black specs mixed in with stool most likely food.  Bananas in stool- usually have a black spec appearance.  Another possibility is chewed crayon.  Usually blood in stool looks red or can make stool look dark green or black. If stools are loose or diarrhea with blood contact your child's pediatrician.

Question 5

what can be the cause of a 2 year old having light brown, liquid stool, with a significant amount of coffee-ground looking specks?

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Evaluation: He should see his pediatrician to be evaluated and have stool culture to find the cause so be treated.

Question 6

hi, i have gastritis and just had my gallbladder taken out but ive noticed "coffee ground" stool and coughing up small amounts of blood, what do i do?

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Coffee ground stool: You're pretty young to have a lot of medical problems.  Did you take your gastritis medication?  Better check with your gastroenterologist or surgeon because you may need to have your gastritis medication changed.

Question 7

is it normal to have projectile yellow/green coffee ground stools during the flu? this has happened more than 12 times today.

Accepted Answer

Stooling: Yellow/green diarrhea is not uncommon. Keep up with your fluids .  Take Pepto Bismol and rest. This should resolve in day or two, but if no improvement, fever, bloody diarrhea or vomitng be seen.

Question 8

2yo has had 2 coffee ground looking stools today. very hard to clean him. leaving a terrible rash on his bum and sac. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Coffee ground stools: If he continues with the coffee ground stools he should been see quickly by his pediatrician.

Question 9

is coffee ground emesis bad when you have blood in stool?

Accepted Answer

Yes, needs eval: Coffee ground emesis desribes vomiting up material that looks like 'coffee grounds' but is actually blood in the stomach.  This is a serious problem whether there is blood in the stool or not.  Coffee ground emesis needs to be evaluated by a physician immediately as this can be a life-threatening problem.

Question 10

what causes coffee ground feces?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Coffee ground is a term usually used for emesis and tarry black stools is the term for feces. Both denote bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.

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What are coffee ground stools a sign of?

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I have had coffee ground stools for several days. initially thought is was a reaction to amox i was on. today had 7 bouts so far?

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Coffee ground "flakes" in my stool. i was tested negative for celiec but starting to wonder if i have an intolorance , what else could these "flakes" b?

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Ok, would black specs mixed in 2 yo stool be considered coffee ground stool or would that be more obvious? is this normal? not sure what to look for.

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What can be the cause of a 2 year old having light brown, liquid stool, with a significant amount of coffee-ground looking specks?

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Hi, i have gastritis and just had my gallbladder taken out but ive noticed "coffee ground" stool and coughing up small amounts of blood, what do i do?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have projectile yellow/green coffee ground stools during the flu? this has happened more than 12 times today.

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2yo has had 2 coffee ground looking stools today. very hard to clean him. leaving a terrible rash on his bum and sac. should i be concerned?

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Is coffee ground emesis bad when you have blood in stool?

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What causes coffee ground feces?

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