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Is it normal for one stool to be two shades of brown? (looks like milk and dark chocolate was mixed). have been increasing fiber and probiotic intake recently.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Stool colors: Two different shades of brown is fine in stool.

Answered 8/12/2020

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A member asked:

Is it normal for one stool to be two shades of brown? (looks like milk and dark chocolate was mixed). have been increasing fiber and probiotic intake recently.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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