Is dark brown stool normal?

Those who are experienced will usually learn to observe the condition of the stool carefully, because this method can help them understand the health of their body. There are many abnormal manifestations of stool, the most common ones include abnormal color, or unformed stool, etc. The stool color of a healthy person should be yellow, or slightly brown. If the stool color is dark brown, you should closely observe whether there are some gastrointestinal symptoms, so that you can know whether it is normal.

Is dark brown stool normal?

Normal. The color of stool is easily affected by diet. After eating watermelon, it will turn red, after eating dragon fruit, it will turn purple, and after eating pig blood, it will turn black. These are all normal. But please pay attention to the following, as they are abnormal: 1. Black with a metallic luster, shiny and sticky, which indicates gastrointestinal bleeding; 2. Rice water-like, indicating cholera; 3. Red and jam-like, indicating amoeba.

This is not necessarily a disease state. You need to pay attention to whether it is caused by dietary problems. It is recommended to exercise more to improve gastrointestinal motility, eat more vegetables and fruits, drink more water, and get enough sleep, so that this situation will not occur.

Consider a cold. A normal person defecates once a day or regularly every 2-3 days, and the stool is yellow, formed, and soft. This is caused by cold or improper diet, which leads to loose and watery stools.

Suggestions: It is recommended to drink more water, rest and keep warm. Eat more fruits and vegetables. If you have fever, cough, sputum, or joint pain all over the body, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately.

Under normal circumstances, it should be 1-2 times a day. If it exceeds this, it is not normal. You can take some Niuhuang Qingwei Pills to regulate your body and then combine it with diet therapy. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and foods rich in fiber, such as oats, buckwheat, sweet potatoes, celery, cornmeal, etc. Drink a glass of light salt water every morning after getting up. Don't eat spicy and irritating foods, especially peppers, cigarettes, and alcohol.

Constipation is a symptom of many diseases. Its main manifestations are reduced frequency of bowel movements, prolonged intervals, or normal but dry stools that are difficult to pass; or fluid stools that are difficult to pass. Constipation patients need to be treated slowly. It is recommended to take Tongbianling capsules and eat more fruits and vegetables.

My stools have been dark brown for the past week. Generally speaking, it may be related to eating special foods or taking special medicines. It may also be related to gastrointestinal dysfunction and indigestion. It may also be related to intestinal diseases. It is recommended to go to a regular tertiary or above hospital for a gastroenterology examination, which can include routine stool examination, fecal occult blood test, colonoscopy, etc. Find the cause and treat it symptomatically, and pay attention to conditioning in daily life.