Dr. Oz on How to Renew Your Body, Mind and Soul
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the January 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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Wondering what's really going down in your digestive system? Look no further than your toilet bowl. The size and color of your stool can reveal whether you should make dietary changes (small, hard stools can indicate a lack of fiber) or be checked for a serious illness. Consult your doctor if you see any of the colors listed here. Color and Possible Condition: Red Bleeding in the lower gastrointestinal tract; diverticulosis Green Crohn's disease Cream Gallbladder dysfunction White Pancreatitis; pancreatic cancer Black Bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract |
