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A 19-year-old male asked:
After eating dairy my poop is green, and if i consume sugars like candy or chocolate i have a clear seepage. could it be lactose intollerance?
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Dr. Jill Valeriusanswered
Integrative Medicine 25 years experience
Talk to doctor: You might try avoiding dairy completely to see if that helps. If your stool issues improve, then you are likely intolerant if dairy. Sugar is not good for any of us, so avoiding that is a good idea.
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