![]() ![]() Yellow: Yellow stool that is also consistently greasy and smells of sour eggs (due to the presence of hydrogen sulfide) may be caused by high levels of fat in the stool that have not been broken down by the bile. ![]() If your biliary system is blocked-by, say a gallstone, enlarged lymph nodes in the porta hepatis, or inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts-bile will back up into the liver, causing not only white stool but abdominal pain, dark urine, and jaundice (yellowing of the skins and eyes) as well. White: Stool that is clay-colored or white is caused by a lack of bile in your stool, potentially caused by a bile duct obstruction.Or, if you are on an iron supplement regimen (often used to treat Crohn's disease and as a supplemental other ADHD treatments), bright green poops are a potential side effect, as are constipation and diarrhea, so let your doctor know if any occur. Some people have a sensitivity to Anise oil and may develop loose green stool after consuming it. It could also be caused by consuming large amounts of leafy green vegetables, excessive amounts of artificial food coloring, or even licorice candy produced with anise oil rather than actual licorice herb. ![]() It may indicate that food is passing through your system too quickly (read: fast-food induced diarrhea), preventing the bile pigments from being sufficiently broken down. Green: Overtly green stool can be caused by a number of factors.However, certain colors may also indicate a serious intestinal conditions-and potentially even some forms of cancer: As the bile pigments are broken down by stomach enzymes, they tend to change from yellow-green to brown. Produced by the liver and excreted into the small intestines, bile contains cholesterol, bile salts to help digest fats, and waste products such as bilirubin. Much of its coloring depends on the concentrations of bile in your system. ![]() Your stool, for example, can span a rainbow of brown, maroon, and green tints and still be considered within healthy bounds. ![]()
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