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I have ibs for many years, my bm's vary from loose to diarrhea to almost formed in the a m. only. the stool is brown but water looks yellow. gall bladder is removed, i suck on butterscotch candy often can this cause the yellow. bilirubin is 1.5?

Q: i have ibs for many years, my bm's vary from loose to diarrhea to almost formed in the a m. only. the stool is brown but water looks yellow. gall bladder is removed, i suck on butterscotch candy often can this cause the yellow. bilirubin is 1.5?

: The color you described is not abnormal. Visit this site for abnormal colored stool: https://www.mayoclinic.org/stool-color/expert-answers/faq-20058080 ! Wish you good health

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The color you described is not abnormal. Visit this site for abnormal colored stool: https://www.mayoclinic.org/stool-color/expert-answers/faq-20058080 ! Wish you good health

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A member asked:

I have ibs for many years, my bm's vary from loose to diarrhea to almost formed in the a m. only. the stool is brown but water looks yellow. gall bladder is removed, i suck on butterscotch candy often can this cause the yellow. bilirubin is 1.5?

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