Question 1

dark brown loose stool. what does it mean and should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Possibly diarrhea: You have have diarrhea. Also you should always be concerned for possible blood in the stool. See you primary care asap.

Question 2

should i be concerned about dark brown pasty loose stool? my 3 year old had a viral infection. on day 12 now and she's just left with this type of stool. dr not concerned. no pain and no other symptoms. been to drs, looking for 2nd opinion?

Accepted Answer

: No concerns here. Dark brown pasty stools are within normal for a three year old. Resolution of illness, and lack of any other symptoms confirms it. Over time, as his gut flora returns to normal, the stool will typically return to where he was before.

Question 3

good day. my 2 year old son is constantly pooping. it's alot at a time and dark brown. it started yesterday. it's loose stools. is there anything i can give him to help make it stop?

Accepted Answer

Some natural rx: Applesauce, breads, fresh bananas &amp; rice are natural bulking agents that can slow &amp; firm up poop. If it continues for more than a few days or the kid is acting sickly consider having him seen.

Question 4

are dark loose stools common with amoxicillin? my stools have been dark brown and around 3-4 movements  a day since being on this.  is this bacteria leaving my body  and is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Sounds normal: dark brown is ok. Looser stool is common with use of antibiotics.

Question 5

can loose stools change color of toliet water (dark brown/light brown stools)? done stool test negative of blood but recently started liquid iron

Accepted Answer

Patients on: Iron supplementation typically report that their stools are darker, even without blood loss.

Question 6

my daughter is 22 she has been having loose stools for 4 days now but only once a day and she says it is brown in toilet but when she wipes yellowbrow?

Accepted Answer

Not diagnostic: Sounds like a temporary change. The color of stool  to be concerned about is usually black, which may represent digested blood.  An MD will  determine where and what in your body is bleeding into your gut.. With a lot of blood, it becomes black and tarry.

Question 7

i am having blackish brown loose stool is this is because i am taking a anti acid tablet daily ?

Accepted Answer

No: Go and see a doctor and provide a full history and allow yourself to be examined. Good luck and best wishes.

Question 8

dear sir , iam having brown colour and yellow colour stools, no pain no bleeding some times loose stools what does this indicates.

Accepted Answer

Change in stools: Amount, color, frequency, texture of stool varies with foods, speed of emptying of the GI tract, medications ; supplements ingested, gut flora (unique for each individual), additives (like blood), subtractions (like absent bile), infection, inflammation, ; other factors.  If stool pattern has changed, is unusual for you, ; the change persists, or is accompanied by other symptoms, see your doctor.

Question 9

what disease has very dark loose stool and bad heartburn?

Accepted Answer

Could be serious!: You need to have a source of bleeding in your digestive tract ruled out.  Get to a doctor asap!

Question 10

i've been having consistent constipation of loose stool? it is generally a dark tan and gritty, sticky, mucousy, and i feel like i can't empty myself

Accepted Answer

I'm not sure..: ..what "constipation of loose stool" is?  I presume you mean you have loose stool, but infrequently.  Usually we think infrequent stool of constipation is hard and difficult to pass. The key is more fiber in your diet: whole grains, cereals, brown rice, veggies. This will solidify it. If this doesn't help, see your doc. Some testing for malabsorption may be in order. Continue good fluid intake.

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Dark brown loose stool. what does it mean and should i be worried?

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Should i be concerned about dark brown pasty loose stool? my 3 year old had a viral infection. on day 12 now and she's just left with this type of stool. dr not concerned. no pain and no other symptoms. been to drs, looking for 2nd opinion?

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Good day. my 2 year old son is constantly pooping. it's alot at a time and dark brown. it started yesterday. it's loose stools. is there anything i can give him to help make it stop?

A member asked:

Are dark loose stools common with amoxicillin? my stools have been dark brown and around 3-4 movements a day since being on this. is this bacteria leaving my body and is this normal?

A member asked:

Can loose stools change color of toliet water (dark brown/light brown stools)? done stool test negative of blood but recently started liquid iron

A member asked:

My daughter is 22 she has been having loose stools for 4 days now but only once a day and she says it is brown in toilet but when she wipes yellowbrow?

A member asked:

I am having blackish brown loose stool is this is because i am taking a anti acid tablet daily ?

A member asked:

Dear sir , iam having brown colour and yellow colour stools, no pain no bleeding some times loose stools what does this indicates.

A member asked:

What disease has very dark loose stool and bad heartburn?

A member asked:

I've been having consistent constipation of loose stool? it is generally a dark tan and gritty, sticky, mucousy, and i feel like i can't empty myself

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