STOOL, ABNORMAL APPEARANCE |
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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Stool that is very dark, black or |
No underlying disorder. |
Nothing. If discoloration |
| contains black material, plus |
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continues, consult doctor. |
| any of following: |
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| Recent consumption of green, |
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| leafy vegetables; licorice; |
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| chocolate; grapes, raisins and |
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| cranberries. |
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| Current use of iron- |
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| supplement tablets. |
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| Recent use of Pepto-Bismol. |
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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Red-looking stools. |
Stools are reddish due to |
Nothing. If discoloration |
| Recent consumption of beets, |
something you ate or drank. |
continues, consult doctor. |
| tomatoes, red-colored drinks or |
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| cereal, cherry-flavored |
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| medicines. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Dark or black stool. |
Adverse reaction or side |
Consult doctor about |
| Use of prescription or non- |
effect of drug. |
prescription drug. |
| prescription drug. |
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Discontinue use of non- |
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prescription drug. |
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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Light colored or almost white |
Jaundice. May be a |
Consult doctor. |
| stool. |
symptom of numerous |
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disorders. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Blood in stool. |
Several disorders. |
See Bleeding, Rectal (in |
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Symptoms section). |
| Stool has a black or dark-red |
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| color. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
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| Worms in stool. |
Parasitic infection. |
Call doctor now. |
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See Pinworms. |
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See Roundworms. |
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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Pale stool. |
Gallbladder or liver disorder. |
Call doctor now. |
| Yellow skin and eyes |
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See Cholecystitis or |
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Cholangitis. |
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See Hepatitis, Viral. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Pale, foamy, bulky, bad- |
Poor digestion. |
See Malabsorption. |
| smelling stool. |
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| No jaundice. |
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