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Why Am I Passing Yellowish Stool Even After Diagnosed With Viral Gastroenteritis?

I was diagnosed with Viral Gastroenteritis 4 weeks ago and my stool is formed but still yellowish in color. I had bloodwork done and all was normal except for my Magnesium level thus was put on Magnesium 400mgQD by my PCP. Why is my stool still yellowish in color?
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Hello,

Bowel movements may increase in gastroentritis with decreased obsorption if bile salts and pigment may present like yellow stool.

Intake of yellow colour fruits and food or intake of medications etc.

Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.

Please get it done stool examination and culture sensitivity.

Use cap gut ok twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Why Am I Passing Yellowish Stool Even After Diagnosed With Viral Gastroenteritis?

Hello, Bowel movements may increase in gastroentritis with decreased obsorption if bile salts and pigment may present like yellow stool. Intake of yellow colour fruits and food or intake of medications etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Please get it done stool examination and culture sensitivity. Use cap gut ok twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist