Q: what causes sticky stool? (young patient, <25)

Probable stool mucus: Mucus discharge occurs in up to 50% of patients with irritable bowel syndrome, with or without pain. Mucus may also be produced in response to partial obstruction, chronic constipation, rectal dysfunction, infection, & even from secretory villous tumors of the rectum. At the very least stool studies should help address if stringy mucus you may be seeing is "worms" (pinworms, etc.) so rx can begin.

Q: what does green stool for 2 days mean in adults?

Not much: This is usually diet related. Colors to care about: black like tar, red, maroon, and totally white.

Question 1

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 2

what does having blue stool in adults mean?

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Blue Stool: This could be related to food dyes.

Question 3

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 4

should i be concerned about reddish/ brown sticky stool for several days?

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If: their is blood in the stool, it requires evaluation. Without blood the color of a stool is not clinically significant and is usually a reflection of the diet consumed

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

what causes sticky stool? (young patient, <25)

Accepted Answer

Probable stool mucus: Mucus discharge occurs in up to 50% of patients with irritable bowel syndrome, with or without pain. Mucus may also be produced in response to partial obstruction, chronic constipation, rectal dysfunction, infection, & even from secretory villous tumors of the rectum. At the very least stool studies should help address if stringy mucus you may be seeing is "worms" (pinworms, etc.) so rx can begin.

Question 10

what does green stool for 2 days mean in adults?

Accepted Answer

Not much: This is usually diet related.  Colors to care about:  black like tar, red, maroon, and totally white.

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