Kevin Jenkins asks:
I normally poop brown, and the last two days I have pooped a pale tan, I have just started taking saw palmetto and vitimans, would this cause my poop to change colors, what could cause the poop to change color so fast?
Dear Kevin,
Thanks for your question!
The first thing that strikes me is that you are taking both Saw Palmetto AND vitamins. Why? Are you having sexual problems? Usually, vitamin and supplement-taking in men is caused by having erection problems. Normal men have no desire to take either Saw Palmetto or vitamins. In fact, they usually AVOID such products like the plague! I sure hope everything is ok with your sex life!
I researched Saw Palmetto for you:
Saw palmetto berry extract is an herb used in men to treat an enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Most men tolerate saw palmetto well without side effects. Mild dizziness, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhea are the most commonly reported side effects. An uncommon side effect is mild headache. There have been
very few complaints of sexual dysfunction or low sex drive with saw palmetto. One man studied had liver damage while taking saw palmetto, but the study did not show if the extract actually caused the problem.
So, Kevin, as you can see, if you are taking Saw Palmetto in a desperate attempt to hold on to your waning virility, you may be doing your wanker more harm than good!
(BTW...I have no idea why your poop is tan).
Please be advised that I am only a Poonurse. I am NOT a medical doctor. Any advice I give should be taken moderate skepticism. Please consult a REAL medical doctor if you feel you have a serious medical condition.
-- Poonurse
Poonurse is an RN with 25 years experience in labor and delivery. Her qualifications include seeing a lot of poop, and owning a computer. Also, she works in Michigan, which she calls the asshole of the universe, so that's another bit of credibility.
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