It is a dark reddish brown?

Question

Should I be concerned about a dark reddish brown BM?
I have been drinking a lot of carrot juice lately, maybe that is the cause? Could I have bloody stools?

I have also been having some real stinky gas. The kind that comes out and feels really warm and smells like sulfer.

I think my diet is too rich in something, I just don't know what food exactly. I eat such a wide variety of vegetables.

Answer 1

good grief, your obsession is boring.

Its your red-meat-eating induced bowel cancer - we've told you before.

getting people who don't know about you to "bite" at your stupid questions is hardly challenging. Why don't you do something really useful instead, or are you afraid of an intellectual challenge ?

Answer 2

Firstly i think if you had blood in your stools, then they would be black, it's something we used to check for when i was nursing, if it's fresh blood and you notice it on the tissue depending on the amount then it could be a' fissure' a small tear where you've been forcing one out, but that would usually sting, so , by process of elimination on your part, i think that it's likely that you've been over doing the vegetables!
The body will only absorb what it needs and do it's best to get rid of what it doesn't, it is also possible that you could have too many nasty bacteria in your bowel, try detoxifying with hot water and lemon no vegetables, if it still persists then seek professional advice :)

Answer 3

Blood in the stool may come from anywhere along your digestive tract, from mouth to anus. It may be present in such small amounts that you cannot actually see it, but is only detectable by a fecal occult blood test. When there IS enough blood to change the appearance of your stools, the doctor will want to know the exact color to help find the site of bleeding. To make a diagnosis, your doctor may use endoscopy or special x-ray studies.

A black stool usually means that the blood is coming from the upper part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This includes the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine. Blood will typically look like tar after it has been exposed to the body's digestive juices. Stomach ulcers caused by ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin are common causes of upper GI bleeding.

Maroon-colored stools or bright red blood usually suggest that the blood is coming from the lower part of the GI tract (large bowel or rectum). Hemorrhoids and diverticulitis (inflammation of an abnormal pouch in the colon) are the most common causes of lower GI bleeding. However, sometimes massive or rapid bleeding in the stomach causes bright red stools.

Consuming black licorice, lead, iron pills, bismuth medicines like Pepto-Bismol, or blueberries can also cause black stools. Beets and tomatoes can sometimes make stools appear reddish. In these cases, your doctor can test the stool with a chemical to rule out the presence of blood.

Answer 4

I think if you have blood in your stool, you wouldn't be confused about it. It would be really obvious. Have you had any pain in your stomach/intestines?
If you drink fresh carrot juice, that will make your bowels loose and orange. As another poster said, beets will turn it a really odd, dark red color. How long has this been going on? If it's been a while, see a doctor. If you have pain, see a doctor.
Your flatulance has a sulfur smell? It's perfectly natural. Everyone's body digests fruit and veggies differently. It's just your body's way of breaking things down (much to the chagrin of those around you, no?). LOL.

Answer 5

See a doctor, just in case, but it's probably too many vegetables. I had bad gas once after eating a whole bag of baby carrots. You could also be deficient in something, such as protein or something that will help you absorb one of the vitamins you are ingesting. For example, you need a little fat with carrots, and they are best cooked with a dab of butter. Good luck!

Answer 6

It could be that the carrots or other vegetables that you're eating have a bit more pesticides in them than usual, which is causing a problem with your GI tract. If I were you, I'd let it calm down by eating some rice, brown bread with bran, you know... stay off the vegetables for a day or two (won't kill you, even if you're vegetarian or vegan). Things should go back to normal - if not, then visit your doctor.

Answer 7

Hiya FHG. If I eat a lot of tomatoes or red peppers mine tend to have a reddish tinge. If there is pain you may have haemhorroids or an anal fissure (neither is very serious) and your Gp can prescribe stuff for this. If in any doubt at all see yr doc. It is what I'd do.

Answer 8

Another nice try Foxhunter. Guying all these gullible vegans and veggies. It takes a fellow omnivore to spot that your not the real McCoy, must be the higher proteins in my system from all my meat eating.

Incidentally by the sound of it, its probably bowel cancer. Go see your GP before its too late.

Answer 9

It does sound such as you're having little sessions. previous blood is oftentimes brown, and this possibly jumbled in with some discharge. As time is going via you would be getting heavier sessions, so which you will desire to be arranged.

Answer 10

What helps me and my father is drinking about a pot of black coffee just after waking up in the morning and reading the newspaper while doing it after about an hour or so give or take a few minutes it's time for that cleansing.