Pale Stool
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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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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, 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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