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I have fatty liver and have had orangish stool color for a week. i have a doctors appt next week. should i see him sooner? what could cause this?

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Dr. Dipali Desai answered

No worry: Orange stool is normal, if it is dark, black or bloody it is most concerning, otherwise 1 week is ok

Answered 10/12/2016

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Next week: Monitor your diet and bowel function. See your GI next week.

Answered 6/8/2014

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A member asked:

I have fatty liver and have had orangish stool color for a week. i have a doctors appt next week. should i see him sooner? what could cause this?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Dipali Desai answered

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