Acholic stools
Clay colored stools lacking bile pigment.
What is Acholic stools?
Acholic stools is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Acholic stools that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Acholic stools
The following conditions have been associated with Acholic stools. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis
Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Cholestasis-lymphedema syndrome
Cholestasis-lymphedema syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by viruses (A, B, C), alcohol, medications, or autoimmune disease.
Jaundice
Yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by elevated bilirubin, which can indicate liver, bile duct, or blood disorders.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Acholic stools is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.