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Hi doctors i am scared that light colored stools indicate liver cancer please help me
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See answer: Very pale or clay colored stools can indicate: 1-obstruction of the biliary tree by gallstones,pancreatic or biliary malignancy. 2-hepatitis 3- medication side effect. It would be unlikely at your ago to have liver cancer. If your concerned speak with your doctor for a routine blood test to detect liver problems
Answered 12/7/2020
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