White faeces

[sprkal]

A friend of mine has told me that today their bowel movement was white in colour. I am quite concerned and have advised they go to the doctor.

 

Does anyone know of this or has anyone experienced it?

[asdf]

not me. hope your friend's alright

[X-boy]

Better ask him to go to the doctor.Could be something serious.Hope there's no problem.

[shes2smart]

That'll happen if you've had to consume barium for an upper G.I. (medical test to check your stomach/upper intestine) or other medical procedure.

 

If your friend has recently had such a test done, then it's nothing to worry about. It'll clear up as soon as the barium is out of your friend's system. I had to have an upper G.I. done when I was in college. One of my friends had also had this procedure and so eloquently warned me, "You'll be pooping chalk for a week afterward."

 

I don't know what else might cause that....my guess is your friend may have consumed some non-food item, or perhaps a food item with A LOT of food coloring or food dye in it...but if they haven't had an upper G.I. in the last few days, I'd go get it checked out by a doc.

[sprkal]

No, he hasnt had any such tests done... anyone else?

[Alien777]

I am not a doctor or anything, but by the sound of things it could be a liver problem. I dont want to cause unnecessary stress bcos I can be wrong but usually symptoms of that nature MAY indicate a liver problem of sorts.

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