White, Pellet-Like Stools
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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).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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Mucus in stool
White stools
Light colored stool
Pale stool
White mucus in stool
Foamy stool
White stuff in stool
Brown poop with white spots
White strings in poop
White chunks in poop
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With a free 3-min White, Pellet-Like Stools quiz, powered by Ubie's AI and doctors, find possible causes of your symptoms.
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- Pellet like hard small white stool
- White pebble shaped stool
- White pellet like stool
- Hard pebble like stool
- Small white stool
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Try Free Symptom QuizAbout the Symptom
Pebble poop, or pellet-like stool, may occur when very hard stool breaks apart into smaller pieces. This is usually a result of constipation. Pale stools are not typical. This results from a blockage in bile drainage (digestive fluid). The blockage can occur anywhere within the gallbladder, the liver, or the pancreas. Pale stools are usually associated with jaundice (yellowing of the skin).
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- White, pellet-like stools
Possible Causes
Generally, White, pellet-like stools can be related to:
- Physiological Defecation
Normal stool can vary in color. Greenish stools can be due to supplements. However, persistently black and shiny stool may be a sign of internal bleeding, which needs medical attention. White, clay-like stools can also indicate a liver problem.
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Do you have pale, pebble-like stools?
- Is your stool color abnormal?
- Has your baby's stool lightened in color since they turned one month old?
- Are your stools white or clay-colored?
- Are your stools green?
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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).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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