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An adolescent has frequent yellow/pale stool. could this be caused by anxiety/ibs? pancreatic cancer?

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Dr. Charles Cattano
Dr. Charles Cattanoanswered
Gastroenterology 41 years experience
The answer to...: ...your question is Yes and Yes, although the likelihood of pancreatic cancer here is very low. Reassurance & appropriate treatment are easy to obtain--call your doctor for examination and directed lab studies please.
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