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Is has something to do, having a pheochromocytoma with suffering from pale or yellowish stools? i've been wondering what's the cause of this.

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Pale - pancreas: Usually pale stools are due to a pancreatic issue. Yellow stools from excess hemoglobin. You need to see your primary dr for good history and exam to determine what cause may be.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/23/2013

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