Stools that are pale, or clay- or putty-colored may result from problems in the biliary system (the drainage system of the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas).
ConsiderationsThe liver releases bile salts into the stool, giving it a normal brown color. You may have clay-colored stools if you have a liver infection or if the flow of bile out of the liver is blocked.
Yellow skin (jaundice) often accompanies clay-colored stools due to buildup of the bile chemicals in the body.
Common CausesPossible causes for clay-colored stools may include:
There may be other causes not listed here.
Call your health care provider ifCall your health care provider if your stools vary from the normal brown color.
What to expect at your health care provider's officeThe doctor will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history and symptoms. Questions may include:
Tests that may be done include:
Stools that are pale, or clay- or putty-colored may result from problems in the biliary system (the drainage system of the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas).
ConsiderationsThe liver releases bile salts into the stool, giving it a normal brown color. You may have clay-colored stools if you have a liver infection that reduces bile production, or if the flow of bile out of the liver is blocked.
Yellow skin (jaundice) often occurs with clay-colored stools due to the buildup of bile chemicals in the body.
Common CausesPossible causes for clay-colored stools include:
There may be other causes not listed here.
Call your health care provider ifCall your health care provider if your stools vary from the normal brown color.
What to expect at your health care provider's officeThe doctor will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history and symptoms. Questions may include:
Tests that may be done include:
Berk PD, Korenblat KM. Approach to the patient with jaundice or abnormal liver test results. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2007:chap 150.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 08/14/2010
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
can magnesium cause pale stools
No, you should go get it checked by the doctor.
Any stools which are considerably lighter than normal or lack color are considered pale stool. They may be a result of digestive problems, the type of food consumed, or an underlying health problem.
Stools that appear pale or look like clay could be the result of lack of bile salt (which gives stool a brownish color), antacids, barium from recent barium enema test, or hepatitis.
They include a yellow discoloration of the skin dark urine, and pale stools. Itching over the skin may be severe if the condition is advanced
They include a yellow discoloration of the skin dark urine, and pale stools. Itching over the skin may be severe if the condition is advanced
There are several different side effects of Lipicard. Some of these side effects include headache, nausea, pale stools, dark urine, and vomiting.
The symptoms of bile duct obstruction are; abdominal pain, dark urine, fever, itching, jaundice, nausea or vomiting, and pale colored stools.
Stools are very toxic.
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Melena or melanotic stools.