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What Causes Passing Of Yellow Stools After Intake Of Mineral Oil?

My stools are slightly yellow. One of my medications gives me slight constipation and fiber and water haven t been enough so I started taking a tablespoon of mineral oil at night. That is when the yellow started. Just checking to see if I hav anything to worry about.
Mon, 20 Jul 2015
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Dear; Thanks for using our service. I reviewed your question and will give you my medical advise. Mineral oil helps constipation and might change the color of the stool to lighter color, between yellow or light brown. You should not worry about this , unless you see dark urine in addition to it. Bilirubin is the substance that comes from gallbladder and give the color of the stool. In cases of a biliary obstruction, the stools become light yellow and the urine is dark, because the bilirubin is eliminated in urine. So if it is just light yellow stool, observe the process and don't worry about it.
I hope that my advise has been helpful
Dr.Sara
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What Causes Passing Of Yellow Stools After Intake Of Mineral Oil?

Dear; Thanks for using our service. I reviewed your question and will give you my medical advise. Mineral oil helps constipation and might change the color of the stool to lighter color, between yellow or light brown. You should not worry about this , unless you see dark urine in addition to it. Bilirubin is the substance that comes from gallbladder and give the color of the stool. In cases of a biliary obstruction, the stools become light yellow and the urine is dark, because the bilirubin is eliminated in urine. So if it is just light yellow stool, observe the process and don t worry about it. I hope that my advise has been helpful Dr.Sara