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Is it normal to have yellow stool for a year? even after gallbladder removal?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Stool sample: Change in the color of your stool should be evaluated. Bile gives stool a darker color. However, if you are doing fine and this has been ongoing for a year, you can get an elective appointment with your doc. A stool sample for analysis will help diagnose.

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Answered 6/24/2018

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