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Orangish stools
From past 20 days I have been getting orangish stools and sometimes its loose and sometimes its normal but the colour is same always which is darkish orange.3 months ago I have done abdomen pelvis ultrasound and colonoscopy which came normal as I was loosing weight.Right now my weight is stable but it has not increased.To be precise in July 2025 my weight was 57-58 and now it is 51-52.So what could be the reason pf orangish stools.And what further steps should I take.
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First thing the weight loss is significant especially if it's unintentional
Second u need to get a stool rm and basic blood investigations to be done
Third weight loss indicates malabsorption that might need detailed investigations like Endoscopy with biopsy, cect abdomen etc
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stool rm and basic blood investigations to be done
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Dr. A N M Owais Danish
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10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Orangish stool colour is most commonly due to diet (carrot, pumpkin, papaya, food colours) or fast bowel movement. Since your colonoscopy and ultrasound were normal and your weight is now stable, serious causes are less likely.
Get these test done
• Liver Function Test (LFT)
• Stool routine examination
• Thyroid test
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If you notice blood in stool, black stools, yellow eyes, severe pain, or further weight loss, please consult immediately.
For now, avoid oily/junk food, reduce artificial colours, and consider probiotics for 2–3 weeks.
Let me know if you need further guidance.
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