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What Causes Greenish Watery Stool?
Question: I am Pooping brown water, well i was, now its clear to light greenish, is this food poisoning? Because i am not throwing up. This has been happening since 8 last night
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
An acute ,watery diarrhea that can last 1-2 days, it is highly likely to be caused from food poisoning.
It also might be due to an viral infection of gastrointestinal tract (gastroenteritis).
This are self-limited condition that may last up to 1 week.They don't require any specific treatment apart rehydration.
It is very important to drink plenty of fluids these days to avoid dehydration due to frequent diarrhea.
If you experience fever,notice the presence of mucus,pus or blood in stool,or if it lasts more than some days ,you need to consult a physician and get examined.In this case it may be caused from a bacterial or parasitic infection.The examination of a stool sample to determine the cause.
Since the diarrhea started only the other day,you don't need to worry.Drink plenty of fluids and wait some more days.Most likely it will go away in a few days.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubts to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
An acute ,watery diarrhea that can last 1-2 days, it is highly likely to be caused from food poisoning.
It also might be due to an viral infection of gastrointestinal tract (gastroenteritis).
This are self-limited condition that may last up to 1 week.They don't require any specific treatment apart rehydration.
It is very important to drink plenty of fluids these days to avoid dehydration due to frequent diarrhea.
If you experience fever,notice the presence of mucus,pus or blood in stool,or if it lasts more than some days ,you need to consult a physician and get examined.In this case it may be caused from a bacterial or parasitic infection.The examination of a stool sample to determine the cause.
Since the diarrhea started only the other day,you don't need to worry.Drink plenty of fluids and wait some more days.Most likely it will go away in a few days.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubts to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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