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What Causes Yellowish Brown Stools Inspite Of Having Chronic Sinus And Allergy Problems?

the past few months I have had occasional diarrhea (twice a month just one stool) but I also have chronic sinus and allergy problems. Occasionally my stool is yellowish brown. Is this a problem, or just eating wrong? How do I know the difference. I am rather a hypochondriac. I also have gerd
Thu, 27 Mar 2014
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hi,
An occasional yellow brown stool is perfectly normal. your symptoms of altered bowel form and colour could also be because of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
if your bowel problem persists, consult a physician and get yourself evaluated for IBS, as it is a common but treatable disease in hypochondriac people.
All the best.
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What Causes Yellowish Brown Stools Inspite Of Having Chronic Sinus And Allergy Problems?

hi, An occasional yellow brown stool is perfectly normal. your symptoms of altered bowel form and colour could also be because of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). if your bowel problem persists, consult a physician and get yourself evaluated for IBS, as it is a common but treatable disease in hypochondriac people. All the best.