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Having lower back pain onleft side with green , dark green stool for 2 days. what could thid be?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

May be infection: Green stool means rapid transport. It may be something you ate or a stomach bug. If not clearing up or if you notice blood see your doctor. All the best.

Answered 11/14/2017

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