I had a bit of food poisoning last weekend. I had some brisket that wasn't fully cooked. The next day I was sick and had diaria the whole day, now it's coming out more solid, but it's a pale brown color. Does anyone know what that means? ( i'm serious)
2007-05-01 10:37:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It can possibly be a serious warning sign. It can indicate a problem with your gallbladder. I had pancreatitis, a very serious illness, last year, and I had what you're describing for several weeks before I got sick, and found out that was a symptom. I think C-diff, a dangerous intestinal infection, can have that, too. I think you really ought to see a Dr., who will examine you, and probably do some lab work (blood work and stool sample). You have to be sure it isn't something serious
2007-05-01 10:46:40 · answer #1 · answered by Susan H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your stool will be coloured by what you eat, certain foods will over-ride the normal colour of brown (ie: lots of green veggies will make it greenish, etc) If the pale/tan colour continues or if it goes away and comes back see your doctor, you might have a problem with your gall bladder or an issue with a blocked bile duct.
2007-05-01 17:45:02 · answer #2 · answered by mist_dark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stool colors
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stool-color/AN00772
http://ibdcrohns.about.com/cs/otherdiseases/a/stoolcolors.htm
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_uncstool_hhg.htm
2007-05-01 18:27:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋