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Green colored stool
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Content updated on Nov 26, 2023
About the symptom
It describes the changing of the stool color from brown to green.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Abdominal bloating sensation
Possible causes
- 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.
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have green colored stools?
Do you have nausea or vomiting?
Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?
Do you have less or no appetite, therefore eat less food?
Are there people around you with the same symptoms?
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References
Tan, C. K., et al. (2012). Green feces. The Quarterly Journal of Medicine.
https://academic.oup.com/qjmed/article/106/3/287/1564181
Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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