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My stool was a clear mix, like a yin-yang symbol, of normal brown and a very pale brown. what could cause this?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Stool texture: Te difference in stool color is due to the food you eat. The light colored stool may be due to dairy products, the darker color to meat products.

Answered 2/10/2021

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A member asked:

My stool was a clear mix, like a yin-yang symbol, of normal brown and a very pale brown. what could cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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