Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Orange Colored Stool After Having Mineral Oil?
Question: I have used mineral oil for mobility and am recently having orange droplet in my stool Is this a mineral oil side effect and what is it indicative of
Brief Answer:
Its mineral oil side effect.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Mineral oil act as lubricant, coating the walls of the intestine, allowing easy mobility of the stool. It could start leaking if taken in more doses, which you are observing as orange droplet. You need to stop mineral oil.
2. Mineral oil should not be taken for long time, as it inhibits absorption of nutrients. Drugs absorption can also be affected.
3. MiraLAX can be continued, as it is a osmotic laxative. You need to take plenty of water, as MiraLAX draws water into the digestive tract. Also you can try bulk forming laxatives like psyllium.
You need to stop mineral oil, as its leaking is causing orange droplet in stool.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Its mineral oil side effect.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Mineral oil act as lubricant, coating the walls of the intestine, allowing easy mobility of the stool. It could start leaking if taken in more doses, which you are observing as orange droplet. You need to stop mineral oil.
2. Mineral oil should not be taken for long time, as it inhibits absorption of nutrients. Drugs absorption can also be affected.
3. MiraLAX can be continued, as it is a osmotic laxative. You need to take plenty of water, as MiraLAX draws water into the digestive tract. Also you can try bulk forming laxatives like psyllium.
You need to stop mineral oil, as its leaking is causing orange droplet in stool.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Note: Get a consultation booked to know more about aging related medical issues. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
