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Could The Intake Of Protein Drink Results In Light Feces?
My mother is 88 and is recovering from hip surgery -broken not replaced. She is in rehab. On a recent visit I noticed her feces as being very pale - light tan(?) She is not eating much, but they are trying to get her to drink a protein type drink . Could this be the cause of the light poop? Should we be concerned it is something else?
Fri, 6 Dec 2013
Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum.
The pale stools, during the recovery from a hip surgery, may not be related to the protein foods.
As you said she is not taking sufficient food, and may be deficiency of essentials like leafy vegetables.
I advise you to give her enzyme preparations , give her green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
The pale stools, during the recovery from a hip surgery, may not be related to the protein foods.
As you said she is not taking sufficient food, and may be deficiency of essentials like leafy vegetables.
I advise you to give her enzyme preparations , give her green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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