Why is my diarrhea green
7 UNBELIEVABLE Reasons Why Your Poop Is Green | #DeepDives | Health
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why is my poo green should i be
concerned or
is it no biggie
everyone poops and by now you're
probably well aware of what yours looks
like
now let's say one day you notice it
looks a little green
what does that mean hell spoke to
several doctors who explained
seven reasons why your poop might have a
greenish color
and what you can or shouldn't do about
it so let's
dive into the toilet
number one you're taking antibiotics
they can change the bacterial content of
the stool
sometimes changing its color it's common
to have antibiotic induced diarrhea
which can cause your belly to ache
though this should clear up within a few
days
number two you've had an infection
especially involving diarrhea
bacteria invading the gi tract could
cause a green tinge to your stool
now diarrhea which we all know isn't fun
increases the odds of green stool
food moving through the body too quickly
may not have the time for
bile to break it down which could cause
your poop to be green
number three you have a liver or
gastrointestinal illness
green stool is common especially if you
have gi issues
the liver gallbladder and the gi system
all work together
so when one is upset the entire system
is effective
bile that's produced in the liver and
stored in the gallbladder can be yellow
or green
so green stool might be a sign of a
gallbladder or liver problem
number four you're eating a lot of green
veggies
green vegetables and fruits contain
chlorophyll which is the pigment that
gives
plants and algae their green color a
small serving won't change stool but a
larger serving could
number five you've been consuming green
dyes
think frosting and ice cream some
packaged or processed foods contain food
dye
green blue and yellow food coloring can
turn your poop grain so in this case
green poop can be a sign that you're
over doing it on the processed stuff
so stay healthy and avoid the sweets
note to self
number six you're taking iron
supplements iron supplements are
hard in the stomach with side effects
like diarrhea nausea and an upset
stomach
they can also give your stool that
greenish tinge
number seven you're on the brick control
shot anything that changes hormones can
also affect the biliary system
including the liver and gallbladder and
if what you consume isn't being broken
down
normally it could increase the odds of
green stool should you be worried if you
have green poop
well doctors who spoke to health
explained a green stool in and of itself
is
not necessarily a cause for concern
however
if you see another color like red or a
black tarry stool
consult your doctor alrighty
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