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What Causes Red Bowel Moments?

The water in the toilet looked reddish pink with my bowel movement. I realized I had beets for lunch. Could this be related? I had colonoscopy 4 and a half years ago that was normal. Do I need another one
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* Possible due to beet ingestion related red bowel movement .
* Will clear within next 48 hours till the total excretion of the beet content
from the gut .

Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )
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What Causes Red Bowel Moments?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * Possible due to beet ingestion related red bowel movement . * Will clear within next 48 hours till the total excretion of the beet content from the gut . Hope this clears your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further assistance . Regards take care . Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )