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Stool color change from medium brown to dark brown between movements. this has happened frequently in the duration of my lifetime. what causes this?
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Normal: Medium brown to dark brown color may just reflect your state of hydration. There is no disease that can be inferred from the information you provided. Drink enough water to keep your stool soft.
Answered 4/2/2018
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