Question 1

very loose stool that's light brown and has white fuzzy stuff on it, may have some orange spots. persistent for almost a week. should i see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

See answer: Symptoms suggest a viral gastroenteritis. Should resolve over the next 4-5 days. If not see a physician. Imodium (loperamide) AD OTC can help if having loose stools multiple times a day. White color and orange spots likely insignificant. See: http://bit.ly/1vxEW0V for more information

Question 2

my stools looks light brown and pasty?

Accepted Answer

: Stools come in different colors, shapes and consistencies depending on the foods and drinks one takes. Brown pasty stool with no associated symptoms is nothing to worry about. A little more drinking water might be needed, that's all. But if one remains concerned, see Gastroenterologist.

Question 3

why is my stool a very dark brown black color?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Black stools can be due to medications that contain either iron or bismuth, eating certain foods (like black licorice), Gastrointestinal bleeding or ingestion of charcoal.

Question 4

what does it mean if my stool has brown patches?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: The only bad colors for stool are white (bile duct blockage), black (could be old blood) and red (blood). Spots of brown are probably diet related (some food you ate which is not completely digested).

Question 5

my baby had brown gooey in het stools is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Maybe ok; inform Dr.: Babies older than a week have yellowish poops with the thickness of mustard or thick spaghetti sauce. Breastfed babies have looser poops. Formula-fed babies have firmer poops. Poop gets darker, with brown/green colors blended in, and also gets firmer, as a baby gets older. A healthy, happy baby who gets mucousy or sticky poop less than once a month is likely normal, but parents should tell the dr.

Question 6

my stools are dark brown but look flat, is this a problem?

Accepted Answer

Flat brown stool: The amount, color, frequency, shape 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 pls

Question 7

my stool have brown massive streak....in some days..is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Bowels: Description is too short to give educated answer - you need complete history &amp; physical exam including review of systems to get any good idea of what's going on.

Question 8

should i be worried if my stool is very dark brown, almost black?

Accepted Answer

Tarry? Sticky?: Foul smelling? - if yes then get it medically checked out to ensure that you don't have GI bleeding.

Question 9

should stools always be light brown or  is any other color normal?

Accepted Answer

Any color: The color of your stool is not something you should be concerned with on a routine basis.

Question 10

please help! dark brown strands in stool. could it be the oreos i ate?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Some foods cause your stool to change color but oreos should not cause the stool changes you describe. I wouldn't worry if this issue occurred 1 time, but if you notice stool changes for more than a few days, see your doctor.

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Very loose stool that's light brown and has white fuzzy stuff on it, may have some orange spots. persistent for almost a week. should i see a doctor?

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My stools looks light brown and pasty?

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Why is my stool a very dark brown black color?

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What does it mean if my stool has brown patches?

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My baby had brown gooey in het stools is that normal?

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My stools are dark brown but look flat, is this a problem?

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My stool have brown massive streak....in some days..is it normal?

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Should i be worried if my stool is very dark brown, almost black?

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Should stools always be light brown or is any other color normal?

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Please help! dark brown strands in stool. could it be the oreos i ate?

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