What does the color of feces mean?

Answer by  weeonelb (358)

For humans, brown feces is generally the healthiest. It should probably be a solid brown too. Light brown usually relates to diarrhea. I don't think green feces shouldn't happen often, it may be an indicator of food that upsets your stomach, or it can just be from the green vegetables you eat.

Answer by  dr84bhl (2789)

If the feces are white it means you are in liver failure. The lighter the color the worse your liver is getting, if feces is a very black color it can mean you are bleeding in the intestine which is serious and may mean you have a ulcer or a hole in the intestine.

Answer by  user26 (176)

The color of feces can tell a doctor or vet the condition and health of their patient. There can be multiple colors depending on what a person or animal has eaten and according to the health of the person. It is a method of diagnosis some colors black red green even blue.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

If there is red, it has fresh blood. This may indicate a rectal tear. If it is black or has brown with the consistency of coffee grounds, you have internal bleeding - see a doctor. If it is green and you have not eaten green food dye recently, you have an infection and need to see a doctor.