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What Causes Bright Yellow Discharge During Bowel Movements?
I don t feel unwell or have any other symptoms, my stool appears a normal light colour/dark colour brown, but when I wipe it is brightly yellow colour. What could this be? I ve noticed it s been like this for a good 5/6 months or so!Don t scare me too much as I m currently travelling and would be a nightmare to have tests done!
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
Hi,
The persistent yellow discharge with bowel movements (if particularly after intake of certain foodstuffs may be related to altered digestion or excreta formation through bile).
It may be possible in certain issues of intestine or bile drainage system which may require in-depth evaluation if needed.
Primary care with probiotics and fresh yogurt for a period of 7-10 days and later follow up about the progress are recommended at this point here.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The persistent yellow discharge with bowel movements (if particularly after intake of certain foodstuffs may be related to altered digestion or excreta formation through bile).
It may be possible in certain issues of intestine or bile drainage system which may require in-depth evaluation if needed.
Primary care with probiotics and fresh yogurt for a period of 7-10 days and later follow up about the progress are recommended at this point here.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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