Normal people's stool color varies with individual differences and eating conditions, generally brown or dark yellow. This is because food is digested and absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract, absorbed by the intestinal wall and forms fatty acids and bile pigments, and then impurities and water are added to form feces.
At the same time, we should understand that the stool color of normal adults should remain unchanged without edible dyes. If the stool color changes, there may be something wrong with the body.
2. Causes and corresponding symptoms of abnormal stool color
If the stool is black or bright red, it may be gastrointestinal bleeding, and the solution needs to find the source of bleeding. If the stool is grayish white, it may be that there is something wrong with the hepatobiliary system and further examination of liver function is needed. If the stool is green, it is usually because you eat too much green food, such as spinach and asparagus, and use too much food pigment.
3. How to prevent abnormal stool color
In addition to actively preventing the above-mentioned diseases that cause abnormal stool, we should also pay attention to controlling the content of edible dyes, eating less food additives and chemical additives, and eating more natural foods such as vegetables and fruits to maintain intestinal health and avoid constipation. In addition, you usually need to drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated, which is helpful for the intestinal tract to excrete metabolites in time.
4. How to solve the abnormal stool color when going to the hospital?
If the stool color is abnormal and lasts for a long time, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time and inform the doctor of your own situation. The doctor will choose the corresponding examination and treatment method according to the medical history, symptoms and signs. If the stool color is abnormal for some reason, the doctor will treat the cause. Pay attention to diet during treatment to prevent constipation.