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Posted 12/19/2010 4:19 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Guys. For the last few weeks I have noticed that my stool would sometimes come out being partly brown and partly yellow in colour. Other times the entire stool will be yellow in colour or just fully brown in colour. I know this is not what normal stool should look like so I am a little concerned. The stool is sometimes formed, sometimes mushy but I have found that generally the yellow stool is firmer and more bonded together than the brown stool.  

 My BMs have also increased from an average of 2 to 4 per day. I had a colonoscopy done about 3 weeks ago and everything (aside from slight inflammation on the rectum and a bit on the cecum) were fine. My diet has not changed in anyway (aside from the in take of Salofalk granules and probiotics).

 I read online that yellow stool could be a sign of malabsorption caused by IBS.

 Has anyone else experienced yellow stool before? Any experience or advice to share? Should I be concerned? I will obviously report this to my GI when I see him in early Janurary.   

Posted 12/19/2010 2:05 PM (GMT 0)
Yes. Stool color generally reflects diet. Eat licorice, and it will turn green. Try reducing the amount of fat in your diet as well as eliminating alcohol, coffee and chocolate, and see what happens. If it continues to be yellow, then talk to your doctor about it.

Post Edited (subdued) : 12/19/2010 7:12:42 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/19/2010 2:52 PM (GMT 0)
I am actually quite proud of myself in terms of diet and I don't take chocolate, alcohol or coffee at all anymore (haven't taken these items for probably over a month now). I have cut out a lot of high sugar items (sweets and candys have all been stopped).

 I have done a bit more reading and apparently the yellow stool could also be caused by bile (in the gall bladder or pancreas), liver failure or STDs. I just had a blood test last week which said my liver was fine along with being STD free, so I am considering going to get my gall bladder and pancreas checked.

Post Edited (MaxMilian) : 12/19/2010 7:55:10 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/19/2010 3:40 PM (GMT 0)
You should also get stool testing for "invaders". Apparently GERD can also cause a yellow stool.

I have yellowish stool sometimes...more on the paper rather than in the toilet. It's probably diet with me because it's not a constant.

How yellow...like straw? any clay-like colour?

q
Posted 12/19/2010 4:56 PM (GMT 0)
The stool is like a pale brown I'd say but it has the apperance of a dull yellow. The stool is 'stringy' and has a 'bouncy' texture. With the normal brown stool if you pick it up by one end, the rest will break off and fall... this doesn't happen with my yellow stool. The stool is 'bounded' and is strong enough to hold together (sorry if this all sounds disgusting).

Do you think it has any relation to the Salofalk granules?
Posted 12/19/2010 6:27 PM (GMT 0)
i too have yellow stool that is liquid at times. also on the toilet paper. just recently i have noticed it happen more frequently. I was just wondering what it was so this is good timing for me.
Posted 12/20/2010 8:29 AM (GMT 0)
What are you eating? Make a list of your diet in a day or two.

I can't see that it's the salofalk granules..

Do you also have reflux?


The colour seems about norm....the texture could have to do with food intake, transit time, stress, etc.

q

Posted 12/20/2010 9:20 AM (GMT 0)
Yer I am currently taking a food diary religiously because I am currently trying to suss out foods which I am not compatible with (currently all I know of is lactose... seems I've become ultra sensitive to it now).

No, I don't have reflux (no heart burn etc.). I have been under a little more stress lately particularly in preparation for my China trip. Perhaps this might explain my increased BMs and urgency too... Thing is I've always been very stressed and anxious (particularly this whole year and more so in the later half after finding out about my UC)... strange (if the symptoms are due to stress) why they would develop so suddenly...
Posted 12/20/2010 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
I got curious after reading this thread because my poop is usually somewhat paler than what I would consider normal. After looking around a little bit I found several sites that say normal stool should be about the shade of a cardboard box. I was assuming they should be a darker brown than this, but according to that guideline, I guess not.

Mine also seem to be lighter after Rowasa, don't know if you have notice that or not Max.

Post Edited (Levi) : 12/20/2010 7:55:20 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/20/2010 4:56 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Levi. Do you mean Rowasa as an enema or oral?

I take Pentasa suppositories and I initially thought that caused the discolouration but I noticed that the pale yellow stool still occurred regardless of my Pentasa use.
Posted 12/20/2010 6:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Max-I meant enemas.
Posted 12/20/2010 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
Are you taking any fibre supplements as well?

Any probiotics? Yes, I forget.

REgarding stress going to China...I'd be beyond stressed...

q
Posted 12/20/2010 7:18 PM (GMT 0)
I had yellowish color from some medications. Colazal gave me yellow shades.
Posted 12/21/2010 3:10 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Levi. I have been using enemas but I only recently started and my stool was already yellowish before the enemas so for me at least I don't think the enemas are related.

Hi quincy. No I am not taking any fibre aupplements. I am, however, taking probiotics (Inner Health Plus capsules, one per day). Why would these be causing yellow stool?

I have organised to have a stool test so we'll see what comes of it.
Posted 12/21/2010 6:17 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with the stool testing just in case there are "invaders". I was just wondering if you were on probiotics...because if you do have an invader, it might help..but depending on what it is.

Are you taking the probiotics at night or during the day?

q
Posted 12/21/2010 1:02 PM (GMT 0)
What do you mean by 'invaders'? Bad bacteria?

I am taking the probiotics in the morning as soon as a I wake up.
Posted 12/22/2010 9:57 AM (GMT 0)
Whatever can invade the gastro tract... bugagoos, invaders, bacterial or viral or fungal infection, floral imbalance, parasites, poison etc.

Take the probiotics before you go to bed, you'll have much less symptoms with gas, discomfort.

Let us know about the stool test results.

q
Posted 12/22/2010 2:02 PM (GMT 0)
Will do. Thanks for the advice! :)
Posted 12/22/2010 7:16 PM (GMT 0)
Let us know how that goes..... It would be helpful to create a signature...we won't have to ask so many questions of you....but it's so appreciated that you always answer...thank you!!

q

Posted 12/23/2010 12:58 AM (GMT 0)
Haha okie dokie. You guys are so helpful :). Will get on it tonight.
Posted 3/5/2013 11:14 AM (GMT 0)
I was wondering what caused ur yellow stools? Was ur pancreas working correctly?
I currently have the same condition the doctor says that I have GERD and duodenal ulcer. I have history of pancreatic cancer in my family. I wanna know what caused urs.
Posted 3/5/2013 6:31 PM (GMT 0)
This yellow stuff I believe is food going through your digestive system too fast (if your test for bacteria are negative).
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