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I have abdominal adhesions and am typically constipated, but the last several weeks my stool looks like coffee grounds with chunks of undigested food.

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Dr. Carol Jacobs answered

Need Appointment: Whenever a patient tells me their stool looks like coffee grounds they need a test to see if this is digested blood within the intestines. Abdominal adhesions can increase your risk of bowel incarceration (twisting). I would make an appointment soon to have your stool sample analyzed.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/11/2018

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A member asked:

I have abdominal adhesions and am typically constipated, but the last several weeks my stool looks like coffee grounds with chunks of undigested food.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carol Jacobs answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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