Question 1

i noticed my stool was in green color with black spots in it. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: This does not sound like a concerning finding.

Question 2

hi, i've had consistent green stool for awhile now and now i'm noticing dark spots in them. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Dark spots: The dark spots could be a sign of blood in the stool. I would recommend that you have your stools checked for blood. The green color is coming from the diet.

Question 3

i am having green stool and white spots in stool?

Accepted Answer

Byproduct: Of normal digestive processes.  Unlikely to represent any pathologic process but if other associated symptoms would seek evaluation.

Question 4

what would cause someone to have runny, lime green stool?

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Green stool: Any conditions which cause the stool to transit too rapidly through the intestines can lead to green, moist stool. On the other hand eating green leafy vegetables can lead to green stool.  Green cabbage, lettuce, peas, cabbage, spinach, broccoli, green salad, green leaves, celery & green beans as well as food that contains green food coloring can lead to green stool. Some meds can change stool &gt;&gt;.

Question 5

what are some things that cause a lime green gel like substance in/on stool for an adult male notice when wiping

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Green stools: This could result from rapid transit of feces through the intestines, or from food colorings such as in liquorice., consuming iron-rich foods or iron supplements, or leafy green vegetables, taking laxatives, and if with other intestinal symptoms it can result from irritable bowel or intestinal infections. If no symptoms, no worries.

Question 6

i passed very bright, lime green stool today, of apparent normal size and consistency. i was clearly alarmed, should i be? i took a picture.

Accepted Answer

Not to worry: Visit this site for information about this topic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/green-stool/basics/definition/SYM-20050708

Question 7

my five year olds stool is generally  lime green. is this bad? he never has pain, discomfort. he mainly eats white pasta light colored soups and foods

Accepted Answer

See below: The color of the stool can vary, depending on how quickly it passes through the intestinal tract. As long as he is not have chronic diarrhea, or blood in his stool, i would not be concerned.

Question 8

i got pain in left  arm n shoulder n neck  it is severe today my stool was lime green  i don't have a appetite either?

Accepted Answer

Have it looked at: Possible cause of your pain may include sprain, bursitis, fracture, contusion, neuritis, and infection. There are a multitude of other possibilities.  Get  inspected by a professional to determine the cause of the problem, as treatment varies depending on the diagnosis.

Question 9

what does this mean i just turned vegan 4 days ago. and i have had a bit of tummy pain but it seems to of stopped but i noticed my urine and stool is like a lime green can you tell me why

Accepted Answer

If : If you recently started consuming high amounts of fruits and vegetables then you may be having a difficult time digesting these foods. Also if you are taking vitamins this can contribute to the color change. Usually discoloration in urine and/or stool is from food/substance intake that is high in vitamins or food coloring. It is hard to say. If the pain persists please see your doctor.
Good luck.

Question 10

what does it mean if your feces is brown but you have white and lime green specks in your feces?

Accepted Answer

Dyes: It is likely dyes or other undigestible elements of your diet, such as particles of a vitamin or some similar substance.  If it is bothering you, be seen by your physician.

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Lime green spots in stool

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I noticed my stool was in green color with black spots in it. should i be worried?

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Hi, i've had consistent green stool for awhile now and now i'm noticing dark spots in them. should i be concerned?

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I am having green stool and white spots in stool?

A member asked:

What would cause someone to have runny, lime green stool?

A member asked:

What are some things that cause a lime green gel like substance in/on stool for an adult male notice when wiping

A member asked:

I passed very bright, lime green stool today, of apparent normal size and consistency. i was clearly alarmed, should i be? i took a picture.

A member asked:

My five year olds stool is generally lime green. is this bad? he never has pain, discomfort. he mainly eats white pasta light colored soups and foods

A member asked:

I got pain in left arm n shoulder n neck it is severe today my stool was lime green i don't have a appetite either?

A member asked:

What does this mean i just turned vegan 4 days ago. and i have had a bit of tummy pain but it seems to of stopped but i noticed my urine and stool is like a lime green can you tell me why

A member asked:

What does it mean if your feces is brown but you have white and lime green specks in your feces?

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