Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD The color of your poop (stool) can provide clues about diseases or conditions ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDThe meaning of your poop color can tell you a lot about your diet and overall health ...

The liver also normally produces bile, which gives stool its dark color. However, a damaged liver prevents the liver from making enough bile, causing stool to look pale or clay-colored.

Discover the top common causes of yellow poop, including health conditions and dietary changes, according to a gastroenterologist. Plus, how to prevent yellow poop from happening.

When the liver is overburdened or damaged, it sends out distress signals ... On the other hand, pale or clay-colored stools may indicate that bile, a digestive fluid produced, isn’t being ...