Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Stools - floating
…is that floating stools are caused by an increase in the fat content of the stool. In fact, it is increased gas levels in the stool that make it less dense and allow it to float. Another cause of floating stools is malabsorption. More than two weeks of diarrhea with floating stools is often seen in people… related searches:clay colored stool
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Stools - pale or clay colored
…Definition Stools that are pale, or clay- or putty-colored may result from problems in the biliary system (the drainage system of the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas). Considerations Jaundiced (yellow) skin often accompanies clay-colored stools. The liver excretes bile salts into the stool, giving it… related searches:pale stool and dark urine | clay colored stool
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Pancreatic carcinoma
…Abdominal pain * Loss of appetite * Jaundice * Nausea and vomiting * Weakness * Fatigue * Diarrhea * Indigestion * Back pain * Clay-colored stools * Paleness * Depression Exams and Tests * ERCP * Abdominal CT scan * Pancreatic biopsy * Abdominal ultrasound * Abdominal MRI This disease may also alter… related searches:whipple procedure | clay colored stool
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Cirrhosis
…sex * Bleeding hemorrhoids Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease: * decreased yrine output * Overall swelling * Pale or clay colored stools * Nosebleed or bleeding gums * Gynecomastia (breast development in males) * Abdominal pain * Abdominal indigestion * Fevers Symptoms may… related searches:liver cancer | enlarged spleen | enlarged liver
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Iron deficiency anemia
…with a poor dietary intake of iron Risk factors related to blood loss are peptic ulcer disease, long term aspirin use, and colon cancer. Symptoms * Pale skin color * Fatigue * Irritability * Weakness * Shortness of breath * Sore tongue * Brittle nails * Unusual food cravings (called pica) * Decreased…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Chronic pancreatitis
…May radiate to the back * Nausea and vomiting * Unintentional weight loss * Fatty stools Sitting up and leaning forward may sometimes relieve the abdominal pain associated with pancreatitis. Pale or clay-colored stools may also be associated with this condition. Exams and Tests * Serum lipase may be… related searches:clay colored stool
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Intussusception (children)
…-like bowel movement sometimes referred to as a "currant jelly" stool. Prompt diagnosis results in the best outcomes. Symptoms * Abdominal pain alternating with pain-free periods * Vomiting * Stool mixed with blood and mucus * Shock (pale color, lethargy, sweating) * Fever An infant with severe abdominal…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Short bowel syndrome
…intervention, such as Crohn's disease. Necrotizing enterocolitis is a common cause of this syndrome in infants. Symptoms * Pale, greasy stools * Particularly foul-smelling stools * Diarrhea * Edema * Weight loss * Fatigue Exams and Tests * Chem 20 (reveals signs of malabsorption) * CBC (reveals anemia…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Bleeding esophageal varices
…stools * Bloody stools * Decreased urine output * Symptoms of chronic liver disease (such as cirrhosis) * Excessive thirst * Paleness * Light-headedness Exams and Tests Physical examination: * Signs of chronic liver disease or cirrhosis * Low blood pressure * Rapid heart rate * Bloody or black stool…
