Question 1

why do my poop change color during the day?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Color of stool will be determined by what you eat, the digestive enzymes in your body and the bacteria in your body. It is normal for there to be a variation in the color of your stools. If your stools turn bloody, jet black (like tar) or pale white (like chalk) you need to talk to your doctor.

Question 2

my stool comes out brown but when i wipe there is yellow n some brown on tp haven't changed diet same things i been eating for years? i don't eat foods that would change color not understanding when i poop it's brown but on tp yellow/brown?

Accepted Answer

: What you described is normal.
Visit this site for abnormal colored stool:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/stool-color/expert-answers/faq-20058080
Wish you good health!

Question 3

can yogurt change color of stool?

Accepted Answer

Food Dyes: Food dyes can change color of stool.

Question 4

can loose stools change color of toliet water (dark brown/light brown stools)? done stool test negative of blood but recently started liquid iron

Accepted Answer

Patients on: Iron supplementation typically report that their stools are darker, even without blood loss.

Question 5

during the past year i've commenced having two bowel movements a day and the evening timing really gets in the way of my going anywhere socially.  how can i change the timing or eliminate the second daily bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

: SEE YOUR UROLOGIST FOR MEDICATION TO DELAY MOVEMENT. YOU COULD EAT EARLY OR LATE OR MAKE SURE YOU ARE ALWAYS NEAR A RESTROOM.

Question 6

i feel a i need a bowel movement 3-5 times a day. my stools have changed color from normal brown to a greyish shade but still remain dark. i feel the urge to go right after i eat and too much during the day but little comes out?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy: I'm concerned about a change in bowel habits at your age. If you haven't had a colonoscopy in a few years, I advise having one now. Otherwise see your MD or a gastroenterologist for evaluation and advice.

Question 7

where are the rectum and anus located and whats their function and purpose?  also what is pubic hair and what changes do guys and girls go through during puberty?

Accepted Answer

Basics: The rectum &amp; anus are the same thing. They are located at your rear end &amp; coordinate the expulsion of feces. Pubertal hair changes are extensive &amp; cannot be detailed in the  limited space available.

Question 8

is stool type change during stool(4-6) an indicator of ibs? i last had diarrhea 3 weeks ago. fodmap diet has helped with previous symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: People with IBS often report distressing digestive symptoms which include bowel habit changes and pain, a low FODMAP diet has been shown to improve symptoms,  you should also follow up with your primary care provider for further evaluation, I hope this helps.

Question 9

eating beets change breastmilk color?is it safe during breastfeeding?will baby stool color change if i ate beets during breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Safe: Excellent nutrition and may increase milk production. They will not cause your breast milk to change colour or change the colour of your baby's stool. All the best.

Question 10

mild pain near anus while urinating. no pain during bowel movements. have had extra skin growth near anus for more than 10 years, no change in skin growth. only mild prickly pain when urinating. what could be causing it?

Accepted Answer

Skin tags: These sound like harmless anal skin tags. Discomfort on urination in the perirectal area may be muscular, but urinalysis and culture should be done to look for urinary tract infection. Examination by a gynecologist or urologist is advisable if symptoms persist or worsen.

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Why do my poop change color during the day

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My stool comes out brown but when i wipe there is yellow n some brown on tp haven't changed diet same things i been eating for years? i don't eat foods that would change color not understanding when i poop it's brown but on tp yellow/brown?

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Can yogurt change color of stool?

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Can loose stools change color of toliet water (dark brown/light brown stools)? done stool test negative of blood but recently started liquid iron

A member asked:

During the past year i've commenced having two bowel movements a day and the evening timing really gets in the way of my going anywhere socially. how can i change the timing or eliminate the second daily bowel movement?

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I feel a i need a bowel movement 3-5 times a day. my stools have changed color from normal brown to a greyish shade but still remain dark. i feel the urge to go right after i eat and too much during the day but little comes out?

A member asked:

Where are the rectum and anus located and whats their function and purpose? also what is pubic hair and what changes do guys and girls go through during puberty?

A member asked:

Is stool type change during stool(4-6) an indicator of ibs? i last had diarrhea 3 weeks ago. fodmap diet has helped with previous symptoms.

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Eating beets change breastmilk color?is it safe during breastfeeding?will baby stool color change if i ate beets during breastfeeding?

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Mild pain near anus while urinating. no pain during bowel movements. have had extra skin growth near anus for more than 10 years, no change in skin growth. only mild prickly pain when urinating. what could be causing it?

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