Re: Pale stools

Here is what I was able to find, and a link to a site:

Conditions listing symptoms: Pale stool: The following list of conditions have 'Pale stool' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
C
Celiac Disease ... pale stool
Cholangitis ... pale stool
Cholecystitis ... pale stool
G
Gallstones ... Clay-colored stools
Giardia ... pale stools
H
Hepatitis ... pale feces
Hepatitis A ... light colored stool
Hepatitis B ... light colored stool
Hepatitis C ... light colored stool
J
Jaundice ... pale feces
S
Sprue ... pale stool
Steatorrhea ... pale stool
V
Viral Hepatitis ... pale feces

Obviously many of these you can eliminate outright, but if you want to read more on any of them, I found this at http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/pale_stool.htm#possible .
Talk to you later, Mike
Post Script: I've had pale stools before, a long time ago, and it was always a temporary thing, usually associated with some small digestive trouble or diarrhea. Color always returned within a couple of days, so without further symptoms, you might just wait a day or so and see what happens, but keep an eye on it and consult a doctor if you are uncomfortable with waiting, or if it persists/re-occurs. Take care, Mike Tweet