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What does it mean when you have gray stool? i have had 2-3 abnormal bowel movements in the past few days, mainly gray stool. what does that mean?
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Let me explain: Light-colored, white or clay-colored, this may indicate a bile duct obstruction. Certain medications, such as large doses of Bismuth Subsalicylate (kaopectate, pepto-bismol) and other anti-diarrheal drugs.
Answered 6/23/2018
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