Multi-colored stool?

A Beautiful Mind

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Posted 1/12/2013 3:31 PM (GMT 0)

I have formed stool, but I notice sometimes there are patches of darker brown stool mixed in my stool. A single stool will be primary light brown, but maybe the middle will be a darker brown.

Is this a concern?

kazbern

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Posted 1/12/2013 7:45 PM (GMT 0)

sounds perfectly fine to me. Bile will change color the longer it is in your colon, so perhaps the darker stools are older, mixed in with newer. Does that make sense?

scifigal2k

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Posted 1/12/2013 9:53 PM (GMT 0)

I have that too, I think it's fairly normal. Just depends how long something has sat inside, I think. Or maybe something you ate.

jk5493

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Posted 1/12/2013 10:02 PM (GMT 0)

I think it is nothing to really worry about! Sometimes, newer stool and older stool mixing together will give it that mixed-color look. I've asked about it before and it isn't really anything to stress over for sure. But, not to minimize any concern... if you feel like it is still too weird for you, just mention it to your doctor to see if they can provide some reassurance/answers.

Jade

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