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Will i need to go to the emergency room if my stool lacks color?

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Dr. Shalabh Bansal answered

Lack of stool color: White or light colored stool may be sign of liver dysfunction. Please see your physician.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 7/19/2013

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