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If a toddler had "coffee grounds" stool, would it be obvious? would the entire stool have the appearance of grounds or a few pieces mixed into stool?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Coffee ground stool: Coffee ground stool in a toddler can have an entire stool of coffee grounds as well as having coffee grounds mixedin the stool.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 1/11/2015

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