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A member asked:

I have had different bowel movement colors, purple, green, and different shapes.. is that a problem?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Common: Not nornal but common. If it persists, call your doctor.

Answered 12/9/2013

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I think for at least the past six months I've had irregular bowel movements. Today I've started noticing my poop is very very dark green, it's been also shaped unusually (thin but long like a really skinny snake). I'm 22, Fem. what's wrong with me?

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Can your period mess with your bowel movements, in terms of making you have more? And would it be normal for them to cause your stool to be a different color than nornal? Like, dark green instead of brown?

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I haven't had a proper bowel movement since 2 days ago. Last week i was fine until i ate spaghetti, then i started having these problems.

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I haven't had a bowel movement in 5 days. I've taken laxatives for three nights and still haven't gone... What could be the problem? What should I do?

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Is it normal for 1 bowel movement have different colors it such as various shades of brown. Also isn't it normal to have a slight red from what u eat?

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