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What Causes Clay Coloured Stool?

Male, 66, 6 , 185 lbs, generally excellent health, balanced diet, keep fit. Had stomach upset last 2 days with diarrhoea which stopped after taking loperamide. Feeling ok today but just had uncomfortable bowel movement with clay coloured stools, first time I ve had that colour. Can you explain/ advise ?
Thu, 11 Dec 2014
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Geriatrics Specialist 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Clay colored stools is normally due to bile obstruction.
2. However, after a period of diarrhea, it can occur. Loperamide, in addition to reducing bowel movement can affect biliary duct, resulting in pale stools.
3. Single episode need not to be worried. If it repeat, you will require ultrasound of abdomen along with serum bilirubin evaluation, particularly conjugated bilirubin.
4. Take plenty of fluids with oral rehydration salts and continue with your usual diet. Not to worry.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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What Causes Clay Coloured Stool?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. Clay colored stools is normally due to bile obstruction. 2. However, after a period of diarrhea, it can occur. Loperamide, in addition to reducing bowel movement can affect biliary duct, resulting in pale stools. 3. Single episode need not to be worried. If it repeat, you will require ultrasound of abdomen along with serum bilirubin evaluation, particularly conjugated bilirubin. 4. Take plenty of fluids with oral rehydration salts and continue with your usual diet. Not to worry. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.