Julie L. asked
I’ve found that not looking at my stool after my severe GI issues from Covid has released every bit of my anxiety I had. However, I had a stool yesterday that I looked at because I felt it was the first good movement I had in a month. It was a bit lighter colored, came off on paper light yellow. How do you medically define an acholic stool? If I was having these stools would I have other symptoms? I otherwise feel fine. 38m
December 9th, 2024
Stephen J. answered
An acholic stool is defined as pale or clay-colored stool. If you are experiencing such stools, it c...
December 9th, 2024
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