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A member asked:

Everytime i defecate it is soft and runny and has the smell of spoiled fruit and a light brown , slightly green color. why?

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Dr. Varun Verma answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

More info: Many people have changes in bowel movements for a brief period of time & it has no consequence. How long have you had your symptoms? Has it been longer than 1 month? Do you have any abdominal pain, rashes, oral ulcers? Fever? Have you changed your diet recently?

Dr Pastore agreed

Answered 9/23/2014

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