Gastroenteritis and pale stools

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Avatar n tn They took another blood sample before and after meal and that time it came back as 90mg/dl fasting and 120mg/dl after meal which used to my regular level. I am non diabetic and quite a concious on health. The doctor is also clueless and told me it might be due to severe dehydration and infection that has risen my blood sugar level.
Avatar n tn the pain worsens slightly for a day and then i have a very pale stool for a day or so and then back to nowmal... the stools are perfectly formed but very pale ranging from green to yellow to white in color. any help would be appreciated..
Avatar f tn I keep passing pale stools and feeling bloated o big around the waist. Could I be having a problem that does not show in a blood test?
Avatar m tn Our bowel movements should be a variation of brown in color from the food we eat. Pale stools are typically not normal especially if this is a change for you. Could you be having issues with your gallbladder, pancreas, or liver? Issues with these organs can cause paler stools which are often due to a problem with the drainage of your biliary system. https://www.healthline.com/health/stools-pale-or-clay-colored#causes This article talks about pale stools.
Avatar n tn The only thing that happened was the night before the pale stool I has a GERD issue(wed Night) and had pain off and on for a couple of hours which went away, but sometimes the next my stomach feels odd (full or mildly sore) which then subsided as I watched what I ate.. then the next day I saw the pale stool.. That was Thursday and today Saurday and still pale... of course I have anxiety about it now and am working my self up into a frenzy about it... Anyone have anything calming to say?
Avatar f tn I have no abdominal pain and my weight is consistent (I have always had a thin body type). My frequency of bowel movement is somewhat higher, and while my stools have been consistently more loose and watery, diarrhea has not been a big problem. Mentally, floating stools have absolutely consumed me. Not a minute passes by in which I don't worry, obsess, or look up information. On the other hand, I feel physically very good.
Avatar m tn Yes, it is apparently possible to form sludge or stones afer GB surgery. It's also possible that some stones or sludge escaped during the surgery and it's only just now causing problems. But your mom could also be experiencing spasms of the common bile duct or sphincter leading to the duodenum. She needs to see her doc and make sure she mentions the pale stools. The color in the stool is the result of the bile that is 'processed' as it moves thorugh the digestive tract.
591925 tn?1218982710 I've been having "upset" stomach for 4 days now. I feel naseated from time to time to the point I can't even eat, stomach feels gasy, I've had diarreah and loose stools, burping and gas. Sometimes I feel better, then not too long later I don't. I feel as if the gasy bloated part is toward the upper right/middle abdomen about an inch above my belly button.
5525494 tn?1369235489 Can a person have pale stools but normal bilirubin levels? If so, what can cause this?
Avatar n tn 3 months ago different levels of unwellness starting with sore stomach terrible terrible cramps and weird looking stools suddenly greasy slimy looking with now dirrhea distorted yellowish colour involved constantly had sigmoidoscopy done and stool sample told all ok given flagyl in case of bacterial infection dirrhea stopped now left with constant stringy mucus and my bowels are so painful and noisy any help greatly appreciated honestly cannot eat normal losing weight now also feel as if Im pu
Avatar n tn i had vomiting only once , then i took bland diets, like banana , milk, lots of fruits, activia yogurt foods that are easily digestible, since i switch to these diets, i was getting pale greenish loose stools for three days and now iam getting pale yellow stools for the past 3-4 days with small small red strings and green spots and mucous , iam not sure if that is the blood or worms. but i have no symptoms other than my pale color loose stools. what could be the reason for this .
Avatar f tn I wrote a few months ago about floating stools. Since then, my stools have gone from floating a slight majority of the time to mostly floating for a minute or three before sinking. I otherwise have no other symptoms. In fact, I feel great. The only differences since I have noticed these stool changes: 1. I am having bowel movements more frequently. I go 1-2 times a day on average. Prior to the last six months, I would go about 4-5 times per week.
Avatar f tn Is there much of a difference between light brown stools and pale stools? Would I definitely know the difference?
Avatar f tn My question is when you are in a flare does it affect the colour of your stools ? Mine lately has been a very pale colour...at present I am feeling very tired and the usual pain and pins and needle etc. This stool colour is new to me and now I am thinking what next?
Avatar n tn Im worried that the blood clotting might be a sign of something very serious along with the bloody stools and upset that no radiology testing was done. Anything I should do from here to help?? Im thinking a GI specialist and maybe a blood specialist.
619345 tn?1310341421 I have pale stools sometimes and frequently dark urine, however I have cirrhosis, I dont get much liver pain but do get IBS but not much, it probaly isnot much to worry about but get it checked.
Avatar f tn I am over all a healthy person. My stools look pale, but when I wipe, the stools are yellow on the toilet paper. I have no other signs or symptoms. What could this be?
504535 tn?1210527032 For the past few weeks I've been having stools that are light brown, almost pale or yellow in color. I go number two about twice i day now and the last few days ive had a loss of appetite. The only meds im taking right now are sertraline (for my Generalized Anxiety Disorder). I also eat a good amount of fiber.
Avatar f tn I have many symptoms of liver disease, however, I have had normal bloods and 2 normal ultrasounds but I have Terry’s nails on 4 of my toe nails, I have 9 red cherry anigomas in my chest and back and pale stools. Itchy skin that comes and goes, insomnia etc. I do have a gall stone which was spotted on the ultrasound. Do Terry’s nails always mean cirrhosis or could it mean fibrosis and how accurate are bloods and ultrasounds. Heavy drinker for 17 years!! Only 37, not drinking now. Please help!!
Avatar f tn I noticed pale stool on several seperate occasions. Never white or grey or the color of an old computer (tanish), but more of a "blonde" light brown. I went to my primary care doctor during my last "episode" who ordered a hepatitis panel, amylase, bilirubin (direct), lipase, CBC w diff and CMP. All results came back normal. I was just told to not worry for now call back if my "blonde" symptom returned again for an ultrasound. What could this be?!
Avatar f tn I went on vacation 2 weeks ago and about a week and a half ago I started to notice my stools were very soft, and I have been experiencing a lot of gas. I also have noticed with every bowel movement my stool has very tiny white specks. I do not eat anything with sesame seeds and I have not changed my diet in any way. These specks are actually smaller than the seeds and seem to be flat. There are a large amount uniformly throughout the stool.
Avatar m tn I've had a few pale stools over the past few months. They are usually loose. When they are loose they float but when they are firm they often sink. In addition to the stools, I have also been experiencing a dull pain under my rib cage on the upper right part of my abdomen. It will sometimes be a sharp pain that briefly makes it hard to take a deep breath but usually is more of an annoyance than anything else. I also have heartburn regularly that I treat with zantac as needed.
Avatar f tn Hi, I am a 17 year old male. I've been having problems with consipation for the last few weeks. At first I thought it was because I went on multiple camping trips and I thought these trips knocked off my "schedule". Well I haven't been on a trip in 8 days or so and I'm still feeling constipated and to make matters worse my stool that does come out has been pale colored and very loose. I have an appointment scheduled with my Dr.
Avatar f tn Hi, I am a 17 year old male. I've been having problems with consipation for the last few weeks. At first I thought it was because I went on multiple camping trips and I thought these trips knocked off my "schedule". Well I haven't been on a trip in 8 days or so and I'm still feeling constipated and to make matters worse my stool that does come out has been pale colored and very loose. I have an appointment scheduled with my Dr.
Avatar f tn The normal brown color comes from bile, so white or pale stools usually indicate a problem in the biliary tree, which provides access for the gallbladder and pancreas to send bile and enzymes into the small intestine. She probably isn't eating because of the pain involved in a blockage.
Avatar n tn I am normally a hot-natured person. Always the one without a coat and the heat turned low. Now I am just the opposite. I can't get warm without taking a very hot bath or getting under an electric blanket!! I also have severe (benign) palpations, fatique and mushy, pale colored stools. I've had a normal thyroid blood test and I've had my gall bladder removed. I am 61 years old and am tired of feeling so lousy!! Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!