May 25, 2012
Topics A-Z Diarrhea Gastroenteritis
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Dear Ask The Doctor: For the past 7 times ive went to the bathroom to do poop ive been pooping out a yellowing liquid and no solids i was wondering if i had an infection of some sort Dear Brian: Green or yellow stools are often caused by something you have ingested, such as large amounts of green, leafy vegetables, green or purple artificial colouring, or iron supplements. They can also be due to a variation in the gut transit time, such as fast transit time with diarrhoea or decreased transit time in constipation. From the acute onset of symptoms you describe in the past few days, you may have inflammation of the gastro-intestinal tract or gastroenteritis. This is usually infective in origin, especially with common viruses and bacteria. It is usually self-limited and will run its own course, but can be complicated by dehydration. Treatment involves oral rehydration therapy with fluid and electrolyte solutions which are available in most drug-stores. If symptoms are not improving, diarrhoea is profuse, you are vomiting or unable to tolerate oral fluids, feel dizzy or faint, I would advise attending your family doctor as you may require intravenous fluids and anti-nausea medications. |
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