Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways Pale or light-colored stools can be a sign of a liver or gallbladder ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Normal poop color is light to dark brown and often changes due to your diet.Green ...

If your skin is looking a bit pale (which can occur in people of any skin tone), there’s usually a reason. It could be anything from a vitamin B12 deficiency to a symptom of anemia. The same is true ...

Noticing bloody or maroon-colored stool (poop) is alarming, and it may come on suddenly. The first step to determining the cause is thinking back on what you’ve recently had to eat. Reasons for bloody ...

You may have orange stool due to food colors and additives, as well as certain medications. But some colors can indicate an underlying health condition. A healthy bowel movement is one in which your ...

Eating certain foods can cause a person to have blue poop. People should be aware of their stool and seek medical care if there are any major changes. People can pass blue stools if they consume food ...

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Green stool can be alarming. Often, it is due to diet like leafy greens or food coloring. However, persistent green stool may signal infection or digestive issues. A study links it to Clostridioides ...