Question 1

is it normal to have orange and green stool on the same strand of stool and mucus all around it with undigested food?

Accepted Answer

Not normal. : That does not sound normal. If that's been persistent, it would behoove you to see a Gastroenterologist.

Question 2

had what looked like undigested spagetti piece in stool. and what felt in orange piece outer covering stool.ate lots of spagetti.constipated 2day.help

Accepted Answer

Digestion: You are seeing remnants of undigested spaghetti and red sauce

Question 3

orange colour stool is normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stool comes in a range of colors. All shades of brown and even green are considered normal. Only rarely does stool color indicate a potentially serious intestinal condition.

Question 4

why would you have orange, oily stool?

Accepted Answer

From food?: Submit stool for blood and ? Colonoscopy.

Question 5

why do i have orange oil in my stools?

Accepted Answer

Malabsorbtion: The inability to absorb fats, (mineral oil laxatives, ) can result in this complaint. Also the use of the weight loss agent orlistat, which blocks fat absorbtion. Several diseases cause malabsorbtion, if you are not taking mineral oil or orlistat talk to your doctor.

Question 6

what could cause orange mucus on stool?

Accepted Answer

Mucus on stool: 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 & probably a sigmoidoscopy should be considered, but a more extensive evaluation may be warranted.

Question 7

what foods cause orange oily fat in stool?

Accepted Answer

Fatty Foods.: Not normal to have orange oily fat in stools.  Body usually absorbs 100% of fats consumed.  There is something wrong, either medications like 'orlistat' or Alli, or deficiencies of enzymes are causing this.  Sometimes a parasitic infection can cause this.  See your doctor about it.

Question 8

orange, cloudy, liquid like stool. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Infection: May be a simple gastroenteritis or just something you ate. I would not be concerned by color alone. If it continues / worsens call your doctor.

Question 9

does metamucil make you have reddish orange specks in stool?

Accepted Answer

: Are you taking a pigmented Metamucil?  If so maybe. Keep notes .

Question 10

my stools are watery and a dark orange reddish color. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if it persists.: If happened only once , probably caused by something you are. But if it's happening over and over you need to be evaluated. It may be some kind of colitis. Need to check if the red color is blood.

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Is it normal to have orange and green stool on the same strand of stool and mucus all around it with undigested food?

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Had what looked like undigested spagetti piece in stool. and what felt in orange piece outer covering stool.ate lots of spagetti.constipated 2day.help

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Orange colour stool is normal?

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Why would you have orange, oily stool?

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Why do i have orange oil in my stools?

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What foods cause orange oily fat in stool?

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Orange, cloudy, liquid like stool. what could be wrong?

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