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For the past 2 days i have seen orange oil substance in my stool. 2 days ago i ate a 600g packet of cashew nuts. can this cause this to happen?

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Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

LIKELY: PROBABLY THAT IS THE CAUSE. THAT IS A LOT OF NUTS. KEEP AN EYE ON THE STOOL. IF CONTINUES AND YOU HAVE OTHER SYMPTOMS SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. I THINK YOU ARE OK.

Answered 3/16/2016

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