a lack of bilirubin can result in pale or clay-colored stools. Other symptoms of gallstones may include pain in the middle or upper abdomen, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eye (jaundice ...

Stool may be pale or white due to dietary choices, an infection, or an underlying medical problem such as gallbladder ... stool to lose its color, giving it a more pale or clay-colored appearance.

Yellow is a normal variation of stool color in infants. Changes in stool color are also normal. Watch for consistent changes over time and consult with a doctor if other symptoms are present.