Change in Stool Color
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Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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Try one of these related symptoms.
Green poop
Pale stools
Clay like stool
Hard pebble like stool
White pellet like stool
White stools after 1 month after birth
Clay colored stools
Pale stools 1 month after birth
Stool is white
Grayish stool
Hard white stool
Pale stool 1 month after labor
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People with similar symptoms also use Ubie's symptom checker to find possible causes
- The color of the stool has been fading since about one month after birth
- Pellet like hard small white stool
- Green colored stool
- The color of the poo became lighter than around 4 weeks after birth
- White pebble shaped stool
- White stool comes out
- My poop is green
- Stool is green
- Clay-colored stools
- I have white stools
- Greenish stool
- Small white stool
- Green stool
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Try Free Symptom QuizAbout the Symptom
Stool color changes can be caused by diseases or conditions, infections, surgery, pregnancy, medications, supplements, and diet.
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Hematochezia (rectal bleeding)
- Abdominal pain
- Recent weight loss
- Unexplained weight loss of 5% or more in 1 month
- Lower abdominal pain
Possible Causes
Generally, Change in stool color can be related to:
- Ulcerative Colitis
An inflammatory condition of the large intestine that damages the gut wall. The exact cause is not well known.
Infectious enteritis
Infectious enteritis is an inflammation of the intestinal tract caused by various infectious agents, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. It results in symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever. The condition can be acute or chronic and is often transmitted through contaminated food or water. Treatment focuses on rehydration, electrolyte replacement, and, in some cases, antibiotics, depending on the underlying cause. Prevention includes proper hygiene and safe food handling practices.
- Crohn's Disease
It is an inflammatory condition of the gut. It is part of a group of diseases known as inflammatory bowel disease or IBD. It can affect anywhere from the mouth to the anus (end of the bowel).The exact cause is not well known.
- Colon Cancer
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Colonic Polyp
- Gastritis
- Constipation
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Is your stool color abnormal?
- Has your baby's stool lightened in color since they turned one month old?
- Do you have pale, pebble-like stools?
- Are your stools white or clay-colored?
- Are your stools green?
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References
Global RxPh. (2021)
https://globalrph.com/drugs/medications-agents-may/
Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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