The ingestion of certain medications can cause light-colored, white, or clay-colored stools. These include NSAIDs, birth control pills, and some antibiotics. However, if the individual has not ingested any of these medications, pale colors of stool could indicate a liver-related issue or gallstones. If the change in stool color is also accompanied by darker urine, the symptoms could indicate bile duct stones. These symptoms call for medical attention, especially if the individual also has a fever, chills, right-sided abdominal pain, or if the stools have a greasy consistency.

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