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What Causes Pale Stool With Severe Fatigue?

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Question : I have real pale stool I do not feel sick just tired .

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
indicates blockage of bile

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Pale stool may indicate that there is a blockage in the flow bile.

Bile is normally present in stool, it is responsible for the brown color that is normally seen.

Blockage of bile can occur with a problem in the liver, pancreas or gallbladder. This can be due to different possible causes such as gallstones or other masses in the gallbladder, mass in the liver or pancreas, inflammation or infection of the liver

You should consider visiting your doctor for an assessment which should include physical examination of the abdomen, a sample of stool to the lab, blood tests to check liver function ( Sgot, sgpt, alk phosphatase, GGT, bilirubin) , amylase can take a look at the pancreas if this is thought to be a problem

Imaging may also be needed.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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What Causes Pale Stool With Severe Fatigue?

Brief Answer: indicates blockage of bile Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Pale stool may indicate that there is a blockage in the flow bile. Bile is normally present in stool, it is responsible for the brown color that is normally seen. Blockage of bile can occur with a problem in the liver, pancreas or gallbladder. This can be due to different possible causes such as gallstones or other masses in the gallbladder, mass in the liver or pancreas, inflammation or infection of the liver You should consider visiting your doctor for an assessment which should include physical examination of the abdomen, a sample of stool to the lab, blood tests to check liver function ( Sgot, sgpt, alk phosphatase, GGT, bilirubin) , amylase can take a look at the pancreas if this is thought to be a problem Imaging may also be needed. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions