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Got Red Stool After Eating Beet. Is There Any Problem?

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Posted on Thu, 17 Jan 2013
Question: Hi i ate beets three days ago still have red stool. i went to the doc. they cheked my stool was negative of blood. i am scared anyways because it not going away.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (27 minutes later)
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini, Gastroenterlogist and I am pleased to answer your query.

Since the stool test is negative for blood, there is no need to worry.
The color will change in a few days time.

I hope that answers your question.
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Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
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Got Red Stool After Eating Beet. Is There Any Problem?

Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini, Gastroenterlogist and I am pleased to answer your query.

Since the stool test is negative for blood, there is no need to worry.
The color will change in a few days time.

I hope that answers your question.
If you have no more questions, kindly accept this answer and rate this service.

Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini