Orange stool may normally appear after ingestion of:
- Beta carotene - vitamin A supplements
- Beta carotene in foods (if ingested in large amounts): carrots, sweet potatoes, kale, spinach, turnip greens, winter squash, collard greens, cilantro, fresh thyme, apricots, mango, pumpkin
- Antacids containing aluminium hydroxide
- Artificial colors in drinks, sweets, ice creams, sauces
- Medications in certain combinations
Orange Diarrhea
Orange diarrhea may result from:
- Increased gut motility (yellow bowel movement that may be described as orange): GERD, food poisoning or other cause of loose bowel movements
- Butter-fish (escolar) - sticky, orange, fatty, loose stools may last for up to one week after butter-fish ingestion
- Fish oil, nuts, junk food, if ingested in excess
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Article reviewed by Dr. Greg. Last updated on February 17, 2010
