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4. Bile Disorders

Brown stools attain their color from the breakdown of bile. Yellow or pale poop results when a person's body produces fewer bile salts. Cirrhosis of the liver and hepatitis are two conditions that cause bile salt reduction. Yellow stools can also be a symptom of gallstones or cancer of the liver, pancreas, bile ducts, or gallbladder. Cholestasis, which sometimes appears during pregnancy, prevents the flow of bile from the liver to the intestine, causing yellow or light-colored stools. These are serious disorders that require medical diagnosis and treatment.

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