Change in Stool Color
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Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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The color of the stool has been fading since about one month after birth
Pellet like hard small white stool
Green colored stool
The color of the poo became lighter than around 4 weeks after birth
White pebble shaped stool
White stool comes out
My poop is green
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About the Symptom
Stool color changes can be caused by diseases or conditions, infections, surgery, pregnancy, medications, supplements, and diet.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Hematochezia (rectal bleeding)
Abdominal pain
Recent weight loss
Unexplained weight loss of 5% or more in 1 month
Lower abdominal pain
Possible Causes
Generally, Change in stool color can be related to:
- Ulcerative Colitis
An inflammatory condition of the large intestine that damages the gut wall. The exact cause is not well known.
- Viral Gastroenteritis
Viral infection of the stomach and intestines ("stomach flu"). It is transmitted from other patients who have the same illness. Washing hands and not sharing food/drinks is important in breaking the transmission of this disease.
- Crohn's Disease
It is an inflammatory condition of the gut. It is part of a group of diseases known as inflammatory bowel disease or IBD. It can affect anywhere from the mouth to the anus (end of the bowel).The exact cause is not well known.
- Colon Cancer
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Gastritis
- Constipation
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
Is your stool color abnormal?
Are you feeling nauseous or have you been vomiting?
Do you have a stomach ache?
Do you have a reduced appetite and eat less food?
Are others around you experiencing similar symptoms?
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References
Global RxPh. (2021)
https://globalrph.com/drugs/medications-agents-may/
Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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