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Q: Toddler feces off-white
asked by: Swing69 on October 17th, 2009
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My granddaughter aged 3 stayed overnight and went to the toilet when I discovered her faeces was an off white colour. When I remarked on this she said it was always like that. I am worried and would like some advice please. Thank you. \
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mominashoe
replied on October 17th, 2009
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This is not normal and could indicate a problem with the liver or binary tract. Stool gets its brown color from bile, and if the liver isn't producing it effectively,it leaves the stool white. She should be seen by a doctor asap.

Problems include:

* Liver infections, such as hepatitis
* Biliary cirrhosis
* Gallstones
* Anatomic abnormalities of the intestines or bile ducts present at birth (congenital)
* Inborn errors of metabolism
* Sclerosing cholangitis
* Narrowing (strictures) of bile ducts
* Cysts
* Tumors
* A side effect of certain medications, such as some antibiotics, antifungal drugs and antacids
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