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What Causes Blue Mold In Stools?

Posted on Tue, 7 Apr 2015

Question: hi there i just recently had bowel movemnet and have noticed mould in the toiliet afterward

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

In order to help you better I need to know a few more details

1. Can you give me description of the mould
2. Did you notice any worms in your stool?
3. Any blood stain?
4. Any alteration in your bowel habits?
5. Please mention any medication you are on right now?

Please get back to me, I am awaiting your reply

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (8 hours later)

No there was no blood. But was sort of blue mould. I would drink maybe 3 bottles wine per week could this contrubite....although the red wine consumption is soley with dinner.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back

I am extremely sorry for the delay in my reply. There was a family emergency.

Blue mould is not related to the wine you have been consuming. One can get blue stools only if a colouring agent was consumed through food products. I dont think there is any cause for concern at the moment
Here is how you should go about it

1. Watch for further such episodes of discoloured stools
2. Watch for blood in stools and pain abdomen
3. The only other way to find out if you persist to have blue mould is to send stool routine test
4. Drink plenty of water and follow a high fibre diet full of vegetables and fruits

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me. I am once again extremely sorry for the delay

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar