Pale or clay-coloured stools
Pale or clay-coloured stools occur when bile, which gives stool its brown colour, does not reach the intestines. This usually indicates a blockage in the bile ducts or a liver problem and should be investigated promptly.
Conditions that commonly cause pale or clay-coloured stools
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Common Causes of Pale or clay-coloured stools
- Bile duct obstruction (gallstones)
- Hepatitis or liver inflammation
- Pancreatic head tumour
- Cholangitis (bile duct infection)
- Medications (antacids, barium)
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Pale or clay-coloured stools
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Pale stools lasting more than a couple of days
- Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice) with pale stools
- Dark tea-coloured urine
- Itching all over the body
- Abdominal pain with nausea and pale stools
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