Green poop may or may not be a sign of infection. The normal color of poop is brown, due to the bile pigment present in it. Any other color (green, red, black) needs attention. Abnormal colored poop may be due to changes in food habits, medicines or underlying medical causes. Read more: Is Green Poop a Sign of Infection? Article
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Stool Color, Changes, Texture and Form
Stool color changes can very from green, red, maroon, yellow, white, or black. Causes of changes of stool color can range from foods a person eats, medication, diseases or conditions, pregnancy, cancer, or tumors. Stool can also have texture changes such as greasy or floating stools. Stool that has a uncharacteristically foul odor may be caused by infections such as giardiasis or medical conditions.
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When Is Green Poop a Sign of Infection?
Green poop is a common issue, but sometimes it's a sign of infection. Learn green stool's signs, causes, and treatment options. Black poop is usually a common condition, but may signify underlying medical conditions.
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What Should I Do If My Poop Is Green?
Learn why your poop is green and what you can do to treat it. Black, bright red, and pencil-thin stools are red flags for colon cancer. Other signs and symptoms of colon cancer include changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea and constipation.
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When Should You Worry About Your Baby’s Poop?
You may need to worry about your baby’s poop when it is abnormal in terms of consistency, color, quantity and other factors.
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Why Is My Poop Green?
Green stools are a common condition that affects many people. Learn the signs of green stools, what causes them, how doctors diagnose them, and what you can do to treat it.
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Why Do Babies Struggle Pooping?
When it comes to pooping and babies, you should be concerned with frequency and consistency. Babies may struggle with pooping due to dehydration, they anticipate discomfort or pain, or they experience infant dyschezia.
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How Can I Stop Blood in My Stool?
Bloody stools should be addressed, but there are many reasons for rectal bleeding that don’t warrant an emergency visit to the doctor.
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How to Make Yourself Poop: 12 Remedies to Do at Home
12 remedies to do at home that may help ease constipation.
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How Often Should You Poop?
Pooping, otherwise known as defecation or bowel movements, is the end result of digestion. According to experts, it's normal to have bowel movements as often as 3 times a day or as infrequently as 3 times per week.
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