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Bloating
Green poop
Clay like stool
Abdominal bloating
Hard pebble like stool
Stool is green
Bloated belly
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What is Physiological Defecation?
Normal stool can vary in color. Greenish stools can be due to supplements. However, persistently black and shiny stool may be a sign of internal bleeding, which needs medical attention. White, clay-like stools can also indicate a liver problem.
Typical Symptoms of Physiological Defecation
- White, pellet-like stools
- Abdominal bloating
- Green stools
- 1 episode of passing black stools
- Abnormal stool color
- Black, shiny stool
Diagnostic Questions for Physiological Defecation
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have pale, pebble-like stools?
- Are you experiencing abdominal bloating?
- Are your stools green?
- Did you have black, shiny stools once?
- Have you noticed any changes in your stool color?
Treatment of Physiological Defecation
No treatment is required.
Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Content updated on Feb 13, 2025
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