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What Does Green Colored Stool After Barium Swallow Test Indicate?
Question: I have had diverticulitis for month. First I was put on cipro, got tendonitis, so was taken off after 4days. Took med for diarrhea and felt hetter. Ten days later developed cramps and diarrhea put on augmenting felt better but became dehydrated . Told if it got worse go to er. Went to er admitted. Bp,b sugar, weight holding level, all good . Four days later due to to no sleep, constant beeping, told to take pills for low potassium. I also have gerd. Pills got stuck burnt
Esophagus. Can't take pills orally now in hospital. Took barium swallow feast showed narrowing but no obstruction.
Decided with Dr. Agreement do better at home to much stress in hospital. Came home, back on soft diet. Much better today third day home with slight irritation in bowels. Not heavy pain but bms black with greenish stains when when moved. Is this perhaps something I've eaten or more trouble. Have seen gastrointestinal Dr. Have upper and lower
G I scheduled Dec. 8.
Esophagus. Can't take pills orally now in hospital. Took barium swallow feast showed narrowing but no obstruction.
Decided with Dr. Agreement do better at home to much stress in hospital. Came home, back on soft diet. Much better today third day home with slight irritation in bowels. Not heavy pain but bms black with greenish stains when when moved. Is this perhaps something I've eaten or more trouble. Have seen gastrointestinal Dr. Have upper and lower
G I scheduled Dec. 8.
Brief Answer:
Green color not significant of a problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
I am sorry for all you are dealing with this last month.
The fact that you are feeling better and that the tests and the checking of the bowel has been normal, are all good signs. The general condition it is the most important factor.
The stool color may change due to food. The green color is not significant of any particular problem.
But if you have stool black like petroleum or pure blood, or if the pain is worse or not better, then this is the time when you should go immediately to the ER.
Continue with the liquid diet, and eat also fruits rich in potassium like bananas.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Green color not significant of a problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
I am sorry for all you are dealing with this last month.
The fact that you are feeling better and that the tests and the checking of the bowel has been normal, are all good signs. The general condition it is the most important factor.
The stool color may change due to food. The green color is not significant of any particular problem.
But if you have stool black like petroleum or pure blood, or if the pain is worse or not better, then this is the time when you should go immediately to the ER.
Continue with the liquid diet, and eat also fruits rich in potassium like bananas.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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