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A member asked:

Why is my stool loose and yellow-orange? i need some advice.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not sure: Orange stool can be related to rapid transit time through the colon, Liver / gall bladder disease, bile obstruction, inadequate bile production, Foods ( carrots, orange food color, sweet potatoes, winter squash, turnip greens, kale,) & medications(aluminum hydroxide/ beta carotene).

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 8/16/2018

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