The Color of Your Stool Can Reveal Serious Health Warnings

 

  • What it means: Yellow stool can be a warning sign.

  • Why it happens: It often indicates excess fat in stool, meaning your body may not be absorbing nutrients properly. This could be linked to conditions involving the pancreas, liver, or gallbladder.

  • When to worry: If yellow stool is frequent, greasy, or foul-smelling, it’s time to see a doctor.


🚨 Black: Bleeding or Medication

  • What it means: Black stool is often alarming.

  • Why it happens: Sometimes caused by iron supplements or certain medications. But it can also indicate bleeding higher up in the digestive tract (stomach or esophagus).

  • When to worry: If it persists and can’t be explained by medication, seek medical attention immediately.


🚑 Red: Possible Blood in Stool

  • What it means: Bright red stool can mean bleeding in the lower digestive tract (colon, rectum, or anus).

  • Why it happens: Sometimes it’s harmless—caused by foods like beets, tomatoes, or red dye. But other times, it’s linked to hemorrhoids, fissures, or more serious conditions like polyps or colon cancer.

  • When to worry: If you can’t explain it by diet, always consult a healthcare professional.


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