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Can you poop green stools if you haven't been eating right ? like no more meat , fat things like that ? i've been sick & stressed out i bearly eat

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See A Family Doctor: It sounds like you have not felt well for a while. I recommend seeing a family doctor for help. Try to eat healthy: fruit, vegetables, low fat protein like yogurt, chicken and fish. Avoid alcohol, soda and junk food.

Answered 3/30/2014

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A member asked:

Can you poop green stools if you haven't been eating right ? like no more meat , fat things like that ? i've been sick & stressed out i bearly eat

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jennifer Glassman answered

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