What does it mean if you have white poop?

Answer 1

There are many possible reasons for this. First you may have eaten some food difficult to digest that may look white, for example some kind of brans and seeds or foods with hard fat pieces as in some traditional European stuffed recipes.

Also, anal sexual intercourse with ejaculation and the use of any anal suppository or laxative can cause bowel movements to be coated with a white film or "goo".

Other causes can be some gastric disorders, some intestinal infections or the existence of a cyst. In all these cases, you should visit your doctor for an evaluation as soon as possible for you.

Answer 2

White stools do not immediately indicate cancer. There are multiple reason why your stool would be white/pale.

more than 68 in fact.

Bile duct problems including cysts, atresia and cancer.

Celiac disease

Gallstones/gallbladder problems

Hepatitis

Jaundice

Pancreatic insufficiency

Sprue : Malabsorption in the digestive tract.

See your doctor for a diagnosis A small sample taken and tested will usually identify the problem quickly.

Answer 3

Usually when poop is white it is because of a lack of bile. Bile is a digestive fluid that makes poop it's brownish color. It comes from the liver, so when it isn't evident in your poop, it could either be because you aren't producing enough, or because your liver is blocking it's excretion. If your poop is white, you should see a doctor.

Answer 4

White matter in the stool can have a few meanings. The white matter may be mucus, which means that the bowels are functioning correctly. If there is an abundant amount of the mucus, along with other symptoms, it may be Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn's disease, or a parasite. The easiest way to diagnose any underlying issues is to schedule an appointment with a healthcare professional, who may ask for a stool sample.

Answer 5

You should watch it for a few hours and then if it is still white (or red) go to the hospital

Answer 6

It can mean that you have had something that's hard diguest.

Answer 7

Small white things in your stool could be worms or they could also be dead Candida cells. Check with your doctor to be sure.

Answer 8

it means its moldy.