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What Does Dark Colored Stool In A Person Suggest?
Question: Hi. My stool had a mix of light brown & dark color ..it looked like it was more of dark brown. Is that normal?
Brief Answer:
Normal stool color is brown;following causes to variation...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concern.
The normal color of the stool is brown due to bile being secreted in the feces. The lighter the color, the more frequent your bowel movements and possibly lack of bile secretion.
The dark color might be due to:
- constipation: prolonged staying of feces inside your bowels
- foods/drinks you consume
As you may understand, I must know:
- if you have experienced changes in your bowel movements recently?
- any change in diet? any new food/drink?
- any medication or multivitamin taken recently?
Looking forward to have the requested information in!
Dr.Klerida
Normal stool color is brown;following causes to variation...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concern.
The normal color of the stool is brown due to bile being secreted in the feces. The lighter the color, the more frequent your bowel movements and possibly lack of bile secretion.
The dark color might be due to:
- constipation: prolonged staying of feces inside your bowels
- foods/drinks you consume
As you may understand, I must know:
- if you have experienced changes in your bowel movements recently?
- any change in diet? any new food/drink?
- any medication or multivitamin taken recently?
Looking forward to have the requested information in!
Dr.Klerida
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
No meds lately. I have been eating more meat lately & recently ate a whole pack of blueberries lately. More carbs. Potatoes. Drinking more apple cider vinegar ..aloe vera juice. My biles haven't changed much . I rarely get constipated anymore.
Brief Answer:
Blueberries the cause of stool color changes
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Thank you for providing additional information.
You are reporting to be eating blueberries recently. This can explain the changes in the color of your stool.
That is perfectly normal. Continue eating as healthy as doing now.
All the best!
Dr.Klerida
Blueberries the cause of stool color changes
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Thank you for providing additional information.
You are reporting to be eating blueberries recently. This can explain the changes in the color of your stool.
That is perfectly normal. Continue eating as healthy as doing now.
All the best!
Dr.Klerida
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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