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Not sure how to ask this, i noticed that stool changes the color of the toilet water. it darkens it to the point that i need to flush multiple times for the color to go. is this an indication that stool is mixed with too much fat? it floats & smells?
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Depends: 1. Stool should not discolor toilet water, but may stain the bowl. Some foods (spinach (green stools) beets(red stool) or some food color additives may discolor water. 2. Fats and garlic/onion consumption will cause smelly gas and stool due to sulfur compounds. 3. Floating stool may contain gas and/or fats 4. Greasy stools may suggest malabsorption and should get a doctor evaluation. Good luck
Answered 2/5/2021
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