I have been sick for a week now. I had a head cold, right? Well most people can hawk it up and spit it out of their mouth... but I cannot do that. So I just swollow it, right? Well like 3 days later when I went to use the bathroom, my poop had a dark green covering on it. What is it? Is is the infection that is in my body that I couldn't get out? Well whenever you get this, please answer my question asap. Thanks again!

Dear Katrina,

Sorry you aren't feeling well. Colds suck. If you have been sick for a week, and are hawking up bad colored lugies, I would see a doc first and foremost for that.

The slimy green covering on your poop is more than likely just swallowed mucus, unless you have been eating things that are slimy and green colored.

If it keeps up, see a doctor, though.

Good luck!

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 [1]

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. Got a question [2] for her?