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Why is my poop half green half brown??

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not to worry: Food /dyes or medications can affect the color of feces. Green stool can also occur with rapid transit through the colon. Take care.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 2/12/2020

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