Yellow, greasy, foul-smelling — means that excess fat in the stool, such as due to an absorption disorder, for example, celiac disease. Cause:
Sometimes the protein gluten, such as in bread and cereals. See a doctor for evaluation.
Black — means that bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract, such as the stomach. Cause: Iron supplements, bismuth, black licorice.
Bright Red — means bleeding in the lower intestinal tract, such as the large intestine or rectum, often from hemorrhoids. Cause:
Red food coloring, beets, cranberries, tomato juice or soup, red gelatin or drink mixes. Ok, we learn something about what the color of poop can tell about our general health. What about the types and sizes of the poop? Please check what pop type can tell about your health.
Light-colored, white or clay-colored —
indicates the lack of bile in poop. This may symbolize a bile duct blocking. Cause: certain medications, like big doses of bismuth subsalicylate or anti-diarrheal medications.
Yellow, greasy, foul-smelling — means that excess fat in the stool, such as due to an absorption disorder, for example, celiac disease. Cause:
Sometimes the protein gluten, such as in bread and cereals. See a doctor for evaluation.
Black — means that bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract, such as the stomach. Cause: Iron supplements, bismuth, black licorice.
Bright Red — means bleeding in the lower intestinal tract, such as the large intestine or rectum, often from hemorrhoids. Cause:
Red food coloring, beets, cranberries, tomato juice or soup, red gelatin or drink mixes. Ok, we learn something about what the color of poop can tell about our general health. What about the types and sizes of the poop? Please check what pop type can tell about your health.
