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Diarrhea that has little solid chunks in it but also flecks, almost like coffee grounds - almost. but normal light brown in color. reason for concern?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Be examined: with a stool analysis to sort out the cause of your diarrhea. A history of infectious contact, travel, fast food or recent use so antibiotics may help. Also a dietary history to see if there is a relationship to food. I think you are mainly concerned about blood and your doctor can check for presence or absence. All the best.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 12/22/2018

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A member asked:

Diarrhea that has little solid chunks in it but also flecks, almost like coffee grounds - almost. but normal light brown in color. reason for concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Beck agreed

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