Q. Can the cholesterol tablets be the reason for my light-yellow colored stools?

Hello,

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I understand your concern.

I have read your query and am sorry for such discomfort. Is there foul smell associated with it?

Kindly revert.

Thank you.

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Pathologically, the yellow-colored stool is due to high fecal fat concentration, and in such cases, there are large, bulky, and malodorous stools. This is termed steatorrhea. But in your case, there is no foul smell, and the stool is not large or bulky, which rules out the textbook definition of steatorrhea at present. One reason is that more dietary fat consumption causes stool appearance.

You should examine your bowel movements (number of times you are going to the washroom, visual inspection of stool) and monitor for any other symptoms, and try to eliminate if there is any increased dietary consumption of fat. As of now, there is no need to worry about it.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Experience: 8 + Yrs

Family Physician

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