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Hey, this is weird but my brown/green stool turned the water in the toilet red. i ate red licorice earlier today but my stomach hurts too. help!!!

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Below: This is probably from the licorice that you consumed. If this continues for two days, then you need to see your DR and have the stool checked for blood.

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/21/2015

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