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Hi, when i passed a stool today and when wiping found the residue to be dark green/grey but the stool was relatively hard when i passed it but i am not on iron supplements. is this ok?
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Stool color: can be affected by what you ate 1-3 days before. Or any medicine that could potentially affect your digestive process. A greenish color may also signify some bilirubin build up from liver issues, but certainly if you have persistent issues with indigestion, abdominal discomfort, pain, bleeding or nausea/vomiting then it would be wise for you to see a healthcare provider soon.
Answered 10/5/2020
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