What Causes Whitish Ball In The Stool?

Posted on Sun, 8 May 2016

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Sun, 8 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : Yesterday i had a one inch white ball in my stool. im very concerned as to what it is.

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs work up to confirm

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. With no foreign body history , these white balls could be many things. SMall bowel candidiasis present this way and needs evaluation and confirmation. Lack of bile in stools can give whitish balls in stools. if you had gall ladder issues in past, or have yellowish discoloration this could be the cause. Medications like antacids as aluminum hydroxide etc can also give these white balls. Mucoid stools like excessive mucus in inflammation of bowel can give such presentation. Parasitic infections are also a possibility. Lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome are some other possibilities.

There is only one way to know, go to a doctor, take these stools in a bottle or some other thing, let them examine the stools and work you up and we will know what is it.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar