What does white or pale stool mean?
The color of stools is often influenced by the body’s production of bile, the substance that helps rid the body of waste through digestion. Bile is produced in the liver, stored in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine. White or abnormally pale stools are typically due to an underproduction or under-secretion of bile, which could be caused by a variety of factors.HepatitisHepatitis, a condition in which the liver is inflamed, can affect processes of the liver, including bile production.Biliary CirrhosisWith biliary cirrhosis, the bile ducts of the liver deteriorate, causing less bile to be produced.GallstonesGallstones are hardened chemical deposits that collect in the gallbladder.
