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I take iron tablets. i have dark green stool with a pale streak in it. i looked at the pale part and it looked sort of orangish in color. eat carrots?
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STOP: Watching your stools! Only BRIGHT RED and DEEP BLACK are causes for concern...the green/orange/even light blackish colors are all due to the breakdwon (digestion) of IRON by your stomach/small bowel Hope the helps! Dr Z
Answered 11/28/2017
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