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For the past 2 days i have seen orange oil substance in my stool. the stool is not diarrhea type but it is soft, there is no pain and only 1's a day?
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Not a problem: What you described does not seem to be a problem. If you have diarrhea or unintended weight loss, please consult your doctor.
Answered 9/15/2015
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This may be bile: you shoulod have you abdomen examined and liver function studies performed.
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