What Is Yellow Diarrhea?
5. What Causes Yellow Diarrhea?
Yellow diarrhea can be caused by a number of body system disruptions, and some are more concerning than others. Some temporary causes of yellow diarrhea are foods that irritate the digestive tract or an acute infection, such as giardiasis. Eating a diet with a large number of carrots or sweet potatoes can cause stool discoloration that is not dangerous and can be corrected by reducing those foods.
Chronic causes of yellow diarrhea are more difficult to treat. Gallbladder disease and liver disorders can cause levels of bile to be disrupted. Problems with the pancreas, such as pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis, can cause yellow stool due to undigested fats in the digestive tract. Other chronic diseases, such as celiac disease, cause inflammation in the digestive system and can lead to loose, yellow stool.
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