What does it mean if my diarrhea is a different color like green or yellow?
Bowel movements are typically brown because they contain bile salts -- substances made in your liver to help with digestion. If your stools are a different color,it could be caused by foods you’ve eaten -- either due to their natural color or the use of food colorings. But it could also be related to health concerns. For example:
Green:Canoccur with diarrhea or result from taking iron supplements. Can alsobe a sign that food and waste are passing through your colon too quickly.
Clay or putty-color:May meanyour liver isn’t producing enough bile, or the flow of bile out of your liver is blocked.
Black or tarry stools: This could be a sign of bleeding in the upper part of your digestive system; it’s important to contact a health care provideryou experience this.
Red:Can be a sign of bleeding in the lower part of your digestive tract.
The holidays are right around the corner and many of us are thinking about how to not gain those extra pounds. However, it's not just our weight we should be worried about — we should also focus on keeping our gut healthy this holiday season. Our gut does much more than digest food — it also has an important immune function. Keep your digestive tract strong and healthy for the holidays and new year by following these 5 easy tips:
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