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Does Consumption Of Turmeric Products Cause Red Stools?
Question: I have been experiencing loose stools lately and had two very bad experiences not making it in time to the bathroom. I was thinking maybe I am having irritable bowel syndrome, but have recently added 2x Premium Standardized Turmeric 95% Curcuminoids (much better than turmeric root powder!), Includes Black Pepper In The Form Of Bioperine (Much Better For Absorption!), Increased Bioavailability 2,000%, 1000mg Per Serving, 60 Capsules. My stools are definitely more red in color also. Could this be a side effect of this supplement?
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Brief Answer:
Supportive care
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Color of the stool getting red with turmeric use may be food color , there is only one way to know, discontinue turmeric product for 48 hours and if stool colors still stay red then its not turmeric and needs to be sorted out for other cause. Just two episodes of loose stools istoo early to label for IBS and one should consider benign causes like stomach flu, side effect of diet change, too much turmeric etc. Take some imodium, BRAT diet , pomegranate juices and wait and see.
if the stool color stays red or you develop fever or diarrhea persists, get some baseline work up like stool exam and will will know whats going on.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Supportive care
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Color of the stool getting red with turmeric use may be food color , there is only one way to know, discontinue turmeric product for 48 hours and if stool colors still stay red then its not turmeric and needs to be sorted out for other cause. Just two episodes of loose stools istoo early to label for IBS and one should consider benign causes like stomach flu, side effect of diet change, too much turmeric etc. Take some imodium, BRAT diet , pomegranate juices and wait and see.
if the stool color stays red or you develop fever or diarrhea persists, get some baseline work up like stool exam and will will know whats going on.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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