If your skin is looking a bit pale (which can occur in people of any skin tone), there’s usually a reason. It could be anything from a vitamin B12 deficiency to a symptom of anemia. The same is true ...

While the occasional appearance of clay-colored stool (poop) isn't typically a cause for concern, persistently pale stool may indicate something is wrong with your biliary system. Poop is usually some ...

Having clay-colored or light-colored stool just once, or every now and then, isn't usually a concern. But a consistently pale or light poop color may be a sign of a serious medical condition like ...

Large doses of antidiarrheal drugs like bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate) can cause very light stools that usually turn brown again after stopping. White or clay-colored stool can ...

Stool may be pale or white due to dietary choices, an infection, or an underlying medical problem such as gallbladder or liver disease. People with persistently pale stools may need medical treatment.