Question...

JJsWife · January 30, 2006, 4:42pm

For the past several days, when I go to the bathroom I have Green Stool (Sorry for being gross) it's normal and all, but it's green for some reason. I do have IBS, but I've never had this before..I don't have any pain at all, and I know last week I've had fruit loops for breakfast, so I'm thinking it's the different colors in the cereal that's doing it. The last time I had that cereal was Saturday and even today when I go it's still green. So I was just wondering if any of you with IBS have had this before?? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

7Lil · January 30, 2006, 5:00pm

Green stool can be caused by many things. Are you eating a lot of leafy greens? Are you taking vitamins / supplements? Are you on any medication?

bunnybabe · January 30, 2006, 5:15pm

i actually had that a lot in college. i was eating a lot of salads too. foods do change its color, and even dyes in foods too, as far as i know. but when i brought it up to my doc he didn't seem to be overly concerned about it. but i still keep tabs on all my "input and outputs".

best of luck!
--bunny

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dbab · January 30, 2006, 5:28pm

Yes, it happens all too often... either by dyes in the food or because food isn't fully digested as well. The weirdest thing I have had is drinking grape soda turned my poop green. Go figure LOL.

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JJsWife · January 31, 2006, 1:24am

Well I haven't eaten a lot of salads at all in the past 2 weeks, all I know is that on and off I've had koolaid and fruit loops that are colorful. I've eaten pretty much corn and potatoes as well. So I don't know what to think of it.