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The sight of red poop can be especially alarming. If you're experiencing diarrhea and your poop is red, it could be a sign that you have a viral or bacterial infection, like an E. coli infection, or rotavirus, which is sometimes called the stomach flu, or a stomach bug.

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Share on Pinterest Juan Moyano/Stocksy United Poop is normally brown in color. This is due to the processes and chemical reactions that take place in your gut when your food is digested. A variety of factors, such as health conditions, some types of foods, and certain medications, can change the color of your poop. In this article, we’ll help explain why poop is usually brown, what can cause it to be a different color, and when this may be a sign of a health issue. What makes poop brown? About 75 percent of your poop is made up of water. The remaining 25 percent is a mixture of: undigested carbohydrates and fiber

fat

protein

bacteria

mucus

old red blood cells

secretions from your intestines

chemicals from your liver, including bile Poop’s brown color is mostly due to bile and bilirubin. Bile, which has a yellowish-green color, plays many roles in your digestion process. Your liver makes about 500 to 600 milliliters (17 to 20 fl. oz.) of bile every day, which is stored in your gallbladder. When you eat, your gallbladder contracts, to send bile into your duodenum, the first part of your small intestine. One of the main jobs of bile is to break down fats from the foods you eat. Another factor that contributes to poop’s brown color is bilirubin. This is a yellow-colored substance in your blood. It forms after red blood cells break down and are excreted through your liver and gallbladder and into your digestive tract. When you mix your digested food with yellowish-green bile and yellow-colored bilirubin, the result is brown. It can range from dark brown to a pale brown. But sometimes, for a variety of reasons, poop can be a different color. What makes poop smelly? Bacteria and the waste products that collect in your intestines during digestion cause poop to have a smell. But the foods you eat, especially those that are high in sulfur, can also contribute to the odor and make it worse. Some examples of high-sulfur foods include: meat

garlic

dairy

broccoli

cabbage When poop smells especially foul, it may be an indication of an underlying issue such as: a bacterial or viral infection

celiac disease

inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis

chronic pancreatitis

cystic fibrosis

food allergies

dairy protein intolerance Taking antibiotics or too much of a certain vitamin or multivitamin may also cause foul-smelling poop. When to see a doctor If you have one or two bowel movements that are unusual in color, it’s likely due to something you ate or medication you took. If your poop is still an unusual color after multiple bowel movements, or once you’ve stopped taking a new medication, it’s a good idea to follow up with your healthcare provider. Other symptoms, along with unusual colored poop, that should prompt a visit to the doctor include: diarrhea

constipation

ongoing foul-smelling poop

blood in your stool

abdominal pain

pain during bowel movements

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