Ingestion of very high fat foods also can cause yellow, soft, and foul smelling stools. Weight loss medications such as orlistat (Xenical, alli) work by limiting the amount of fat absorbed by the intestines. This can lead to bulky, yellow, and greasy stools. However, stool can be gray or...
Persistent or severe muscle pain or weakness, muscle cramps Low red blood cells, bruising Infusion reactions that can sometimes be severe or life-threatening. Signs and symptoms of infusion reactions may include: chills or shaking itching or rash ...
Awareness of your stool’s color, consistency, and shape is an important aspect of maintaining digestive health. While minor changes in stool color are often harmless and related to diet, persistent or significant changes can signal more serious health issues. Remember, your poop is a key indicat...
according to theNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases(NIDDK), if norovirus causes it, it may last for one to three days; if rotavirus causes it, it may last three to eight days. Other viruses, bacteria, and parasites can last even...
If stool color changes only happen once or twice (are transient) they are less of a concern than those that are persistent. Contact your doctor if the stool color changes are persistent. What Causes Changes in Stool Color, Form, or Texture?
“When it’s persistent and progressive, which means it’s been going on for weeks, or even months, and the stool is gradually becoming more narrow, that’s when you get concerned about rectal cancer or something that’s blocking the bottom portion of your intestines.” *Don’t freak ...
Keep in mind that any persistent stomach pain may require medical attention. If the aforementioned self-diagnosis tactics do not work, make an appointment with a general medical practitioner as soon as possible. As with other parts of the body that may cause distress, stomach upset can be an ...
(21). An obstruction can be caused by a number of causes such as large piece of food that was not properly broken down, hernia, tumor or adhesion. One important sign of obstruction is severe crampy pain in the belly after meals followed by a foul smelling vomit. Stools may become watery...
The most common causes of yellow diarrhea are related to the liver, gallbladder or small intestine and can be a sign of a serious health problem, including parasite infection, liver disease and intestinal disease. Diarrhea that resolves itself within a day or two and is often associated with ...
Persistent diarrhea Abdominal pain Rectal bleeding/bloody stools Weight loss Fatigue Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) include: Heartburn Acid and undigested food back up into the throat or mouth (regurgitation) Stomach pain Chest pain ...