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Can Change In Lifestyle Cause Stool To Turn Dark?

Female 29, Weight 118, Height 5 ft.
For the past few days my stool has been dark and thin. I stopped smoking about 4 months ago, and about a month ago I stopped drinking, started exercising and completely changed my diet. I don't have any kids of pain or discomfort, could this just be because of the lifestyle change?

posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014

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General Surgeon, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel's Response

Hello dear , hi

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Life style changes will not cause stool to turn dark , it is only in relation
with certain food & beverages intake .

Hope this will clear your query .

Wishing you fine health ahead .
Regards dear take care .

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Can Change In Lifestyle Cause Stool To Turn Dark?

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