What does it mean when your poop is blue?
Hear this out loudPauseBlue poop is uncommon, but it does happen! Some forms of edible blue dye, when consumed in large amounts, are known to cause poop to turn blue, especially if they pass quickly through the digestive tract. As long as blue poop is genuinely blue (not blue-green), it is not cause for concern.
Why is my poop 2 different Colours?
Hear this out loudPauseThe color is the result of what you eat and how much bile is in your stool. Bile is a fluid your liver makes to digest fats. It starts out as a yellowish green color. But as the pigments that give bile its color travel through your digestive system, they go through chemical changes and turn brown.
What does the color of your poop mean chart?
Stool color chart and what does it mean
| Color | Potential cause |
|---|---|
| Brown | Normal color. |
| Yellow | Diseases of the pancreas, malabsorption, celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, Giardia infection |
| Clay, pale yellow, or white | Liver or biliary disease, lack of bile in the stool |
| Black | GI bleeding |
Why is my poop clay color?
Hear this out loudPauseClay-colored or white stools (pale stools) Light-colored or clay-colored stools are often seen with diseases of the liver or bile ducts. The pale stool may be caused by pancreatic cancer that blocks the bile ducts. Lack of bile causes stool to lose its brown color and leaves it appearing pale.
Why is my poop suddenly skinny?
Hear this out loudPauseNarrowing of the stool may be due to a mass in the colon or rectum that limits the size of the stool that can pass through it. Conditions that cause diarrhea can also cause pencil thin stools. Persistent pencil thin stool, which may be solid or loose, is one of the symptoms of colorectal polyps or cancer.
Can you have normal stools with IBS?
Hear this out loudPauseYour doctor might diagnose IBS even if your bowel movement pattern does not fit one particular type. Many people with IBS have normal bowel movements on some days and abnormal bowel movements on other days.
What is IBS pain feel like?
Hear this out loudPausePeople with IBS use different descriptors to explain how the pain feels; some examples include cramping, stabbing, aching, sharp, or throbbing. IBS is a long-term condition that is challenging both to patients and healthcare providers. It affects 10–15% of adults.
How do doctors check for IBS?
Hear this out loudPauseThere’s no test to definitively diagnose IBS . Your doctor is likely to start with a complete medical history, physical exam and tests to rule out other conditions, such as celiac disease.
