Medical Questions » Stomach Questions » Question No. 1272
| Question: | I would like to know what the different stool colors mean in terms of health. |
| Answer: | The color of your stools largely depends on your diet. Very light stools may be so colored because of undigested fat, for instance. Fatty stools are greasy and may sometimes float - and this is not healthy. Stools that float may also be due to excessive gas in the digestive tract. Dark stools may be the result of eating a lot of red meat. But if they are blackish, or look as though the color may be caused by blood, you must see a doctor. |
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