Question 1

what causes grainy dark stools in adults?

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Stool appearance: The color of one's stools often has little significance.  The exception is that of having dark, nearly black colored stools.  Bleeding in the upper GI tract may cause black tarry stools.  Bleeding may be caused by peptic ulcer disease or esophagitis, for example.

Question 2

what causes frothy stools in adults?

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IBS & dietary : Imbalances (too much fermentation created gas) in diet and ibs in general can do that. Lactose intolerant people might see that. I don't know if it is a problem on it's own. Ibs can be quite painful. Hope you're well!

Question 3

what is are causes of black, grainy stool?

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Upper bleed: Black stool is usually the result of an upper digestive bleeding. Blood turn black after traveling the digestive tract. You should see your doctor and discuss having an endoscopy.

Question 4

what does having blue stool in adults mean?

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Blue Stool: This could be related to food dyes.

Question 5

how many times a week should the average adult pass stool?

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Stools vary as peopl: 40 year old female asks, How many times a week should the average adult pass stool? As all humans are individuals so the stooling of each person is different, depending on Diet/ exercise/ body weight/stress level/and more. In general one should stool once daily but this could range from as many as 3 times/ day to as little as 2 or 3 times a week. Bottom line one shouldknow what normal is for one.

Question 6

what does frequent  grainy pasty stool mean in a two old? 2 to 3 times a day for a about week and half.

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Stool: Sounds completely normal variant of stool. 2-3 year usually have 2-4 formed stools a day. Vegetable intake makes it grainy, formed, sometimes pasty. As long as there is no pain, vomiting and the child is eating well, don't worry. Make sure he pees 4-6 times a day.

Question 7

if i had black grainy stool just one day do i need to go to the dr ?  how many days can you have that before you need to be seen?

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Black stool: Unless you're taking iron supplements or peptobismol, I would recommend having your stool checked for occult blood which can be done in a physician's office very easily or by bringing a stool sample to a laboratory if your physician prefers not to examine you. Black stool can signify bleeding  from the upper gastrointestinal tract.

Question 8

best remedy for frothy stools in adults?

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Depends on cause: Best to get it checked out with stool studies first.

Question 9

how did i get light green stool in adults?

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See below: Something you ate could do this  however if is occurs in more than one stool it could be bile from the liver and in that case you shold have some blood tests done.

Question 10

is it bad for an adult to have green stool?

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Usually not: Color of stool has much to do with diet.Green is usually vegetable matter and safe.If it persists with less intake of veggies consult your dr.

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