Orange-colored poop is often not harmful and transient color shift. A few foods or dietary additives are reasons for the orange-colored stool. The stool color should be normalized when they have been digested. It is beta-carotene specifically that gives food its orange hue, and that also provides excrement its hue. Known as a carotenoid, beta-carotene is a particular kind of chemical. Winter squash, carrots, and sweet potatoes are high in beta-carotene.
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I am a 40-year-old diabetic with chronic pancreatitis and I pass orange stools. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 40-year-old and have been recently diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis; the latest MRCP reports show a mind calcification, and I have also developed diabetes. My Lipase count is eight instead of the normal 13, and my amalyse is normal, around 89. I have been advised Lantus 12 units... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I appreciate your health concern; chronic pancreatitis is a deficiency of pancreatic enzymes that may cause you to be unable to digest protein and fats in your food. In addition, oily stools may be due to the enzymes you take orally (Panlipas... Read Full »
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