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Doctor for the past few weeks my stool has been soft mushy darkish green and brownish and it floats and quite smelly. otherwise im pretty normal with good appetite. do i need to be concerned doctor? thank you
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Probably fine: It can be disconcerting when stool appears different but it is often related to a change in diet or the addition of new medications or supplements. However, at the age of 50, a screening colonoscopy for more serious conditions is warranted anyway!
Answered 8/15/2019
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