What does yellow white diarrhea mean?

Answer From Elizabeth Rajan, M.D. White stool isn’t normal and should be evaluated promptly by a doctor. White or clay-like stool is caused by a lack of bile, which may indicate a serious underlying problem. Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.

What does cirrhosis poop look like?

If you have cirrhosis and experience the following, call 911: Your poop (stools) are black and tarry or contain blood (may be maroon or bright red in color). You are vomiting blood. The whites of your eyes are turning yellow.

What color is your poop when your liver is failing?

If your liver doesn’t make bile normally or if the flow from the liver is blocked, your poop will look pale like the color of clay. Pale poop often happens along with yellow skin (jaundice). The extra bilirubin that makes your skin look yellow also can make your pee unusually dark.

What are the most common causes of yellow diarrhea?

Steatorrhea Fat in the stool,known as steatorrhea,can cause a greasy texture,yellow color,and foul odor.

What is the treatment for yellow diarrhea?

wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after going to the toilet and before eating or preparing food

What causes yellow stool and diarrhea?

Laxative overdose. Lactulose-containing laxatives.

What does yellow diarrhea mean in adults?

Diarrhea: bright yellow or fatty stools,foul-smelling: in 90% of symptomatic giardiasis.