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What Causes White Stool?

My granddaughter has white stools. Her liver, gall bladder, and ppanceas have not showed anything wrong She also has had ultra sound and this has not revealed anything wrong.u This has become a big question.... the doctors are sending her. From her home in Idaho to Primary children s hHospital in SLC, Utah.
Mon, 6 May 2019
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Hi,

In order to treat pale stools, the underlying cause must first be diagnosed. In addition to complete medical history, some of the tests like Ultrasonography, LFT might be used to make a diagnosis Treatment will depend on the underlying cause.

If the cause is the malabsorption of fats, a change in diet and vitamin supplements may be prescribed. In the case of blocked bile ducts, surgery may be required to open the ducts.

If the acholic stools are a symptom of another condition, such as hepatitis, the underlying cause should be treated. They must be examined by a pediatrician and tested to find the cause and subsequently treated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes White Stool?

Hi, In order to treat pale stools, the underlying cause must first be diagnosed. In addition to complete medical history, some of the tests like Ultrasonography, LFT might be used to make a diagnosis Treatment will depend on the underlying cause. If the cause is the malabsorption of fats, a change in diet and vitamin supplements may be prescribed. In the case of blocked bile ducts, surgery may be required to open the ducts. If the acholic stools are a symptom of another condition, such as hepatitis, the underlying cause should be treated. They must be examined by a pediatrician and tested to find the cause and subsequently treated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon