What Causes Greenish Blue Stool?

Posted on Sat, 28 Jun 2014

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Question : Hi, I have greenish blue stool. Is this an indication of anything more than a result of what I ate?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no cause for concern

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Dear Sir,

The color of stools usually depends on

1. Type of food consumed
2. Intestinal transit time: faster transit or increased peristalsis will cause greenish stools.

In the absence of blood and mucous in stools, no alteration in bowel habits there is no cause for concern, it is likely to be due to type of food consumed.

Rest be assured there is no cause for concern.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCh
Consultant Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj