If you're passing green stools, how long should this go on before you start to get worried and should seek medical attention?
2007-08-24 12:03:07 · 11 answers · asked by Miss Murder 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Have not eaten anything green whatsoever.
2007-08-24 12:11:49 · update #1
I really think the only time you should worry is when it is black,which indicates internal bleeding,or it is red/bloody. There are so many different types of food/drink's that can affect the color of stools it's not even funny.
2007-08-24 12:12:06 · answer #1 · answered by Megan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not embarrasing.. this has happened to me.
It only lasted about 3 days and was caused by the cupcakes I ate that had green frosting!!!
here's some info:
If you have the occasional green stool—don't panic! Most likely it is normal, and there is a perfectly reasonable explanation. Think about the foods you ate, any vitamins or supplements you took—even if they're not green in color.
There can be many reasons why stool appears to be green. The first and most obvious reason is eating green foods. Green, leafy vegetables contain chlorophyll which could be coloring the stool green. Foods with dark purple coloring like Kool-Aid, popsicles, and gelatin (Jell-O) can also result in rainbow-colored stools. Iron supplements or even foods that are rich in iron can also give stool a green tinge.
2007-08-24 19:08:20 · answer #2 · answered by tout petite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 days
2007-08-24 20:19:52 · answer #3 · answered by Alan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Green stools are sometimes caused by eating or drinking purple soda or popsicles. Reflect back to yesterdays or last weeks meals or snacks.
2007-08-24 19:40:27 · answer #4 · answered by Cinnamon girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you eating a lot of greens? It iwould not worry too much.
Not that gross. Nothing human sickens me.
2007-08-24 19:06:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything grape will cause green poo. Kool-aid, juice, pop, etc. You are fine don't worry about it.
2007-08-24 20:45:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you eat alot of green vegies? if so that could be it, I wouldn't get worried at all unless it was black or red.
God Bless
2007-08-24 19:07:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you eat anything with a loud color. Only worry if you have blood or if it looks like tar
2007-08-24 19:07:04 · answer #8 · answered by it's me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat some beef.
2007-08-24 19:05:34 · answer #9 · answered by Exitwound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably something you ate! I wouldn't worry about it unless they turn black, or red...
2007-08-24 19:05:42 · answer #10 · answered by N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋