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Why Does Stool Colour Change When Suffering From Constipation?

hello, My poop is hard and i have frequent problems with constipation and today i noticed that my poop had like yellowish orangey brown grease or like cold oil deposits on it. my stomach has been bothering me for a while, kinda crampy and a bit gassy. should i be concerned?
posted on Sun, 19 Jun 2016
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Hello,

Stools may change color with constipation as they lose more fluids and get harder. The description you give is normal. If your stools are greasy they would be loose and floating, so it is unlikely your stools have increased amount of fat.

To help with constipation I would advise you to have a diet rich in fiber (prunes, fruit, and vegetables) and also take Movicol 1-2 sachets daily.

I hope this answers your query and is helpful to you. Let me know if I may assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
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Why Does Stool Colour Change When Suffering From Constipation?

Hello, Stools may change color with constipation as they lose more fluids and get harder. The description you give is normal. If your stools are greasy they would be loose and floating, so it is unlikely your stools have increased amount of fat. To help with constipation I would advise you to have a diet rich in fiber (prunes, fruit, and vegetables) and also take Movicol 1-2 sachets daily. I hope this answers your query and is helpful to you. Let me know if I may assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician