@doctorsood: 💩 What’s Your Poop Telling You? 🌈 Yes, we’re going there—because your poop’s color might be dropping hints about your health! Here’s a quick guide to help you decode those shades you might be too shy to ask about.👇 ✨ Green: Often means things are moving fast through your digestive tract (hello, leafy greens and iron supplements!). If you’re not sick but still see green, it might just be your healthy diet doing its thing! 🌱🥬 ⚪ Light or Clay-Colored: If your stool looks pale, it could mean a lack of bile, possibly due to certain meds or an issue with the bile duct. Time to talk to a doctor if this sticks around! 🩺 💛 Yellow, Greasy & Foul-Smelling: Excess fat in the stool can be a sign of malabsorption, like with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. It might smell funky too, so pay attention! 🍞 ⚫ Black: Seeing black? This could signal bleeding higher up in your GI tract, or it might be from iron supplements or foods like black licorice. Worth checking with a pro if it’s new or unusual. 🖤 ❤️ Bright Red: Often due to lower GI bleeding (like hemorrhoids), but red foods (beets, cranberries) can cause it too. Consistent bright red? That’s worth a doctor’s visit! 🍒🍅 💡 Know Your Shades & Listen to Your Gut! Every color has a story, and now you have a better idea of what each one might mean. 👉 save this post so you’re ready next time nature calls! 🚨 Pro Tip: If you’re ever unsure, don’t hesitate to consult a healthcare professional. Your health deserves the best care, and so do you! Comment below if you have any Qs! #GutHealth #PoopColor #DigestiveHealth #HealthTips

DoctorSood, M.D.

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Thursday 10 October 2024 22:24:15 GMT