HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Bowel Movement Had Pinkish Water. Same Symptom Experienced Before, After Eating Beets. Solution?

I just had a bowel movement that was otherwise normal, but the water looked sort of pinkish/brown. There was no indication of blood (pink or otherwise) on the paper or on the stool . I had beets last night at dinner, and have experienced this symptom before after eating beets. On the other hand , I am a 53 yr. old man w/a long history of Crohn s Disease (in remission since I was 20 after resection), so I am a bit wary of such symptoms. My last colonoscopy was 10 months ago--everything normal. No family history of cancer . Any thoughts? Mark
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi Mark,

Thank you so much for this query.
I am sorry hear about what you have been experiencing.

From the information you have provided, the pinkish water is most likely related to the intake of beets. This is even more true because it has consistently happened each time you consume beets. if it were a recurrence of the crohn's disease, I am pretty sure you would have had constant symptoms irrespective of what you eat. Also, having no other symptoms with a last colonoscopy which was entirely normal make the above thoughts very correct.


I hope you find this useful and informative. If you have more questions, please ask us and we shall gladly provide answers. I wish you good health.
Dr. Ditah, MD.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Colonoscopy


Loading Online Doctors....
Bowel Movement Had Pinkish Water. Same Symptom Experienced Before, After Eating Beets. Solution?

Hi Mark, Thank you so much for this query. I am sorry hear about what you have been experiencing. From the information you have provided, the pinkish water is most likely related to the intake of beets. This is even more true because it has consistently happened each time you consume beets. if it were a recurrence of the crohn s disease, I am pretty sure you would have had constant symptoms irrespective of what you eat. Also, having no other symptoms with a last colonoscopy which was entirely normal make the above thoughts very correct. I hope you find this useful and informative. If you have more questions, please ask us and we shall gladly provide answers. I wish you good health. Dr. Ditah, MD.