White stool isn't normal and should be evaluated promptly by a doctor.
| What would cause a person to have white stool? | | | | 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. During digestion, bile is excreted into the small intestine and provides stool with its brownish color. | | Read more |
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| What is the IBD Biobank study? | | Mayo Clinic researchers are studying irritable bowel disease (IBD) and its causes. | | Learn more |
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| Department of Surgery | | With more than 300 surgeons and 139 operating rooms across its three locations, Mayo Clinic is one of the world’s most experienced surgical practices. | | Learn more |
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| Benefactor Gifts Now Have Three Times the Power | | A generous benefactor's challenge means gifts to help transform medicine will be multiplied in impact. | | Learn more |
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| | | Book excerpt: Surgery for IBD | | When medication and lifestyle changes are not enough, some people may eventually require surgery. | | Read excerpt |
| | | Colorectal cancer group | | Connect with people living with colorectal cancer or caring for someone with colorectal cancer, including colon cancer, rectal cancer and anal cancer. | | Read more |
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