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Worried about stool color change
I have slow transit constipation and ibs. Lately ive had extra trouble with both. I know usually you shouldnt worry about green stool, but mine has been green lately and also my mucus from ibs has turned green. Im not eating much, nothing green that i remember. I will monitor it but just wondering about it. I know mucus can be green but mine has never been. Id appreciate any thoughts! Thanks
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Hello @januaryjane, You will notice I changed your discussion title to better describe your question. Not that long ago I was having issues with some off color stools and did find a page with a funny title that really put it all in easy to understand layman's terms. The document from UMass says a green stool may indicate too much bile is present. Food may be moving through your body too quickly, not giving bile the time that it needs to break down.
Oh, Poop. Everything you need to know about your #2 -- https://www.umassmemorialhealthcare.org/sites/umass-memorial-hospital/files/Documents/Services/Surgery/UMass_Colorectal_Inforgraphic_0316.pdf
Have you had a chance to ask your primary care doctor about what may be the cause?
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3 ReactionsThank you so much John. Ill look up this link. Unfortunately, Ive had trouble finding a PC, but I do work with my Gastroenterologists office. I have to talk to them soon anyway, but I dont want to make a fuss if its nothing.
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2 ReactionsSo I had my gallbladder removed 3 years ago. About 6 months ago my poop had become a lighter brown color but is now a very pale tan color. I haven't had much of an appetite for the past few days. I don't know if I should go to the ER or just make an appointment with my primary doctor which could mean waiting 2 weeks. Anyone have any advice?
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1 Reaction@kariw89 Hi. Sometimes lighter stool can indicate lack of bile but it would be best to let your medical professional investigate this. You don't mention any other symptoms but if you are in pain or have any other issues such as nausea, loss of appetite, weakness, dizziness, jaundice, fever, etc., you might want to go to the ER to check it out and relieve any symptoms then follow up with your own doc afterwards.
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6 Reactions@kariw89, did you have a chance to talk with your doctor yet? What did you learn?
Hello, I think it is important that you either follow up with your gastroenterologist or go to the emergency room to see if they can find out what's going on because sometimes lighter stool can mean liver disease and because you had your gallbladder removed, one of the main concerns is bile duct injury after surgery. I would suggest following up with those two sources. There could be an infection or you might need to start a probiotic. Go from there.