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What Causes White Pellets Floating In Stool?

Hi; I am getting white pellets floating in the stool. Sometimes there are 1-2 sometimes more. I know I have IBS. Is there any Aurvedic medicine for this. I generally also have diarreha.
I am 64 years old, female and have had digestive problems all my life. Am not overweight.
Fri, 10 Nov 2017
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While I am unsure of different treatments for IBS beyond diet and traditional western remedies, I don't suspect the white pellets are due to a disease. The first thing I'd be curious about is if you are taking any extended release medications. Often, these medicines can pass through your digestive tract and appear unchanged. These are known as "ghost" pills which are typically the most common cause of white pellets noted in stool.
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What Causes White Pellets Floating In Stool?

While I am unsure of different treatments for IBS beyond diet and traditional western remedies, I don t suspect the white pellets are due to a disease. The first thing I d be curious about is if you are taking any extended release medications. Often, these medicines can pass through your digestive tract and appear unchanged. These are known as ghost pills which are typically the most common cause of white pellets noted in stool.