Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD While the occasional appearance of clay-colored stool (poop) isn't typically a cause for concern, persistently pale stool may indicate something is wrong with ...

Frequent pale stools may suggest issues with your liver, gallbladder, or pancreas, as well as a side effect of certain medications. If your child has more than one bowel movement that is ...

This causes the stool to lose its color, giving it a more pale or clay-colored appearance. Conversely, the body excretes excess bilirubin in the urine, giving it a darker or amber-colored appearance.