The doctor emphasized that poop is an important indicator of whether the digestive system is functioning normally and whether there are health problems; the picture shows the situation.

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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] After going to the toilet every day, do you have the habit of looking back and observing your "poop"?

In this regard, the doctor reminded that after going to the toilet, it takes 3 seconds to look back at the color and shape of the stool. If it is white to light yellow, it may be a liver and gallbladder function problem or a bile duct obstruction. It is recommended to check the liver and gallbladder with ultrasound; if it is black , It may be caused by gastric ulcer or duodenal ulcer bleeding. It is recommended to have a gastroscopy to quickly restore intestinal health.

Chen Weiyou, director of Tianxin Colorectal Surgery Clinic, posted on the Facebook fan page "Tianxin Colorectal Surgery Clinic Director Chen Weiyou", pointing out that in addition to eating very brightly colored foods, the normal color of stool is khaki to dark brown, mainly because The originally dark green bile will be secreted into the small intestine, and the bilirubin in it will show different shades of brown after being decomposed. This color of stool is normal, but if the influence of specific foods on the color can be ruled out, if the following colors appear Poop, pay special attention to:

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●White to light yellow:

This color means that bile is not secreted into the intestinal tract normally. Whether it is a problem of liver and gallbladder function or obstruction of the bile duct, it is recommended to take an ultrasound to check the condition of the liver and gallbladder.

Oily yellow:

Usually bile or pancreatic juice is not secreted normally to help break down oil, or indigestion "celiac disease" caused by an autoimmune disease, excretion of feces containing fat, you can go to check the liver, gallbladder, pancreas function and immunology department Allergen testing.

●Black color:

It may be caused by bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract, such as gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. Iron ions in the blood matrix (Heme) in red blood cells will react with gastric acid and will turn black when mixed with stool. At this time, it is recommended to do a gastroscopy.

●Red:

This is more likely to be bleeding from the lower gastrointestinal tract, such as large intestine, small intestine, rectum or hemorrhoids. Be careful about tumors and cancers, and colonoscopy must be arranged as soon as possible.

●Green:

Sometimes there will be green poop when you have diarrhea. It may be caused by bile secretion but not digested, but sometimes it is caused by taking antibiotics. If the green poop does not happen for too many days, don’t worry.

Chen Weiyou emphasized that poop is an important indicator of whether the digestive system is functioning normally and whether there are health problems. Therefore, I remind everyone to take 3 seconds to look back at the color and shape of the poop after going to the toilet. It may mean that something is wrong with your body. It is recommended to consult a gastroenterologist as soon as possible so that you can quickly restore intestinal health.

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