Pale Stool
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Aiko Yoshioka

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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  • White, pellet-like stools

  • White or pale stools

  • Stools became cream or white colored at 1 month of age

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About the symptom

White stool refers to stool that is pale, white, or look like clay or putty.

When to see a doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

  • White or pale stools

Possible causes

  • Viral gastroenteritis

    Viral infection of the stomach and intestines ("stomach flu"). It is transmitted from other patients who have the same illness. Washing hands and not sharing food/drinks is important in breaking the transmission of this disease.

  • Ulcerative colitis

    An inflammatory condition of the large intestine that damages the gut wall. The exact cause is not well known.

  • Congenital biliary dilatation

Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom

  • Do you have white, clay-colored stools?

  • Do you have nausea or vomiting?

  • Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?

  • Do you have less or no appetite, therefore eat less food?

  • Are there people around you with the same symptoms?

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Reviewed By:

Aiko Yoshioka

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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