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What Causes Lime Green Colored Stool?

About a5 days ago, going on for 4 days, there has been what looks like a large amount of blood appearing when i have a bowel movement. wich was like once a day. Now, starting yesterday, the stool is like a lime green, and kinda has small green flakes as well like confetti...what does this mean?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi..

Welcome to healthcare magic.

According to your complain you have problem of green stool problem that may be because of more iron rich food intake or other reasons.
Giardia protozoa infection may cause this type of symptoms. Stomach flue may ruled out.
Consult a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis.
Stool examination test is helpful for further diagnosis.
Probiotic helpful.
Start a treatment as per reason behind it..
Get well soon..
Take care.
Thank you.
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What Causes Lime Green Colored Stool?

Hi.. Welcome to healthcare magic. According to your complain you have problem of green stool problem that may be because of more iron rich food intake or other reasons. Giardia protozoa infection may cause this type of symptoms. Stomach flue may ruled out. Consult a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis. Stool examination test is helpful for further diagnosis. Probiotic helpful. Start a treatment as per reason behind it.. Get well soon.. Take care. Thank you.