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What does a yellow stool mean? just got over food poisoning a day or two ago, and now i have a yellow stool.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hello. : Hello. Yellow stool, especially if light in color ca be caused by problems with the liver or gallbladder. Gastroesophageal reflex, celiac disease and malaborption can also be causes. I recommend that you contact your physician so that this can be explored.

Answered 10/3/2016

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