Thursday, May 23, 2013

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What is meant by "pale" or "clay" colored stools?

I have light brown, sometimes yellowish brown, very loose stools and have had for a long time.  I keep reading to be concerned about "clay colored stools".  What does "clay colored" mean?  Very light brown? Reddish brown? Or gray? Or something else?   When they say "pale" stools, does that mean grayish?  or light... Read moreChevron
Carol Bandy

Carol Bandy

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Fleet Phosphosoda Soda

I had this Soda. Had to stop after first series. I started chilling, then shaking, and had dry heaves. Went to the bathroom because I was getting real sick. It felt like the top of my head was going to pop off. I have had surgery a couple of years back for acid reflux and can not vomit; so I just get the dry heaves. If I had continued with the... Read moreChevron
Laura

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Q&A: How to ease Crohn's-related fatigue

A patient who has Crohn's disease asks Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Dr. Michael Picco what can be done to deal with disease-related fatigue. According to Picco, fatigue from Crohn's disease could actually be caused by several factors other than a disease flare, including medication, depression, anemia, and nutritional deficiencies. Picco also... Read moreChevron
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