 [ Symptoms ] i have a pale clay looking stool with the consistency of caulk bloating and stomach pains  i have not changed my diet or habits lately [ Disease ] sorry you are experiencing this bloating is especially uncomfortable usually pale or clay colored stools indicate a lack of bile in the stool however the color change can also be related to consuming anti diarrheal medications like kaopectate if your symptoms persist or get worse i would suggest you see a doctor sometimes clay colored stool can indicate a blocked bile duct such as from a gallstone if your scelera the white parts of the eyeyball start turning yellow or your skin gets yellowish or if you spike a fever or start vomiting you should seek immediate medical attention by going to the emergency room these could be signs of a serious bile duct obstruction i hope you feel better soon