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What Causes Green Stool After Taking Laxative Pill?
Question: I was constipated last night and took three small coated laxative pills. this morning I was able to have a bowel movment . when I was cleaning up I noticed a greenish tinge. is that something to be concerned with?
I do still have some discomfort on my upper left side
I do still have some discomfort on my upper left side
Brief Answer:
Greenish poop
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
Green stool usually is not a problem. It can be from things that you ate such as green leafy vegetables, and from green food coloring, including what might be in medicine. So I wouldn't be concerned - it should go away.
Can you describe the discomfort in your left upper abdomen? Is it constant, crampy, sharp, feel like fullness?
Does it increase or decrease with eating?
Greenish poop
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
Green stool usually is not a problem. It can be from things that you ate such as green leafy vegetables, and from green food coloring, including what might be in medicine. So I wouldn't be concerned - it should go away.
Can you describe the discomfort in your left upper abdomen? Is it constant, crampy, sharp, feel like fullness?
Does it increase or decrease with eating?
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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