For years your poop had an exact brown color. What if you are sitting on your toilet busy in your own way and you find out that your poop is actually not brown. Some of the questions will storm your mind at once, am I sick? Why is my poop green? Or did I eat something that poisoned my stomach? Obviously, green poop is not normal but at the same time, there is no need to be panic about it. Some of the symptoms of the green poop are indigestion, gas, bloating and diarrhea and appetite changes. You need to check your diet and then consult a doctor as well if needed when your poop is green.

Common causes of green poop

This is not something to discuss in public but it is very important that what the color of your poop is. It reflects what all is going inside your body. There are some causes of the green poop which need to be considered and at the same time should be cured as well.

1. Green and leafy diet

Dark green and leafy diet and vegetables can be the reason for your green poop. Some of the foods include spinach, peas, cabbage, kale, broccoli, and lettuce. They contain a large amount of chlorophyll in them which are the reason for your green poop. It has many health benefits as well and is responsible for the green color of these vegetables. These foods contain a lot of nutrients so the excess amount of the nutrients will leave the body. If the patient tries to decrease the amount of these vegetables from their diet they can change the color of their poop.

2. Excess Chlorophyll supplements

Some supplements are also causing this problem in the body. Especially people are taking chlorophyll supplements and they turn your poop into the green color. When you stop taking these supplements, the color of your poop comes back to normal again.

3. Cleansers in the stomach

Laxatives and the colon cleansers also play an important role in making the poop green. The stools mostly change their color while moving through the digestive tract, when the process speeds up in the digestive tract the color of the poop also changes. There is bile which has yellowish-green color and due to the speedy process, it didn't get enough time to break down and resultantly the poop color remains green.

4. An excess amount of gas

An excess amount of gas in the body creates an imbalance in the bacteria which is present in the gut. This is also a reason for your green poop. The stools will automatically resolve and come back to their original color when you resolve the gas issue in your body.

5. Salmonella infections

They need to maintain a good hygiene to avoid green poop. An infection named salmonella occurs in the body due to the lack of hygiene, undercooked meat and eggs and by handling or rodents and reptiles. It is a serious infection and can harm your family members as well. The patients experience abdominal pain and diarrhea which is associated with salmonella. Due to this infection, you can feel that the color of your poop is also changed and is dark green.

How to relieve from green poop?

The change in the color of your poop is a change in your digestive system and not a major concern for your health. You can follow some simple tips and keep yourself at peace.

1. Keep track of what you have.

The most common reason for the change in your poop color is the dietary changes. Keep a good check on them and try to compare the meals and the poop color. This can help in overcoming the issue.

2. Check your medications.

Some labels on the medications indicate whether the color of your poop changes after using them or not. Natural supplements are mostly causing the change in the color of the poop so keep a check on them.

3. Remain patient when sick.

An excessive amount of water and rest can solve many problems of the human body. Be patient when you are ill and take a lot of rest. Green stool may change when you are ill but it is going to come back to its original color when the disease is no more.

Now you have the answer to the questions that why is my poop green? You can follow the simple tips and keep your mind at peace and take precautionary measures as well if needed.
Here is a video explaining why your poop color is green and when to see the doctor.