Today, the Borough of Lehighton stands at an exciting cross-road in its future. A group of local business men and women, along with a some interested residents have gotten together to try and revitalize the boroughâs downtown business district.
Certain medications lead to white poop. Over the counter antacids or anti-diarrhea medications sometimes create white stool. Additionally, barium enemas or the barium cocktail used for certain gastrointestinal exams cause white or clay colored stool as a side effect.
People who develop a cancer or stone that blocks the common bile duct, which transports bile to the intestine, will notice pale or white stools. But don't panic if there's a sudden change in the colour of the stool. Darkly pigmented foods such as blueberries or beets can change the colour. Iron pills and the bismuth in Pepto-Bismol can also darken stools. The composition of stool is also dependent on the amount of fat consumed. Normal stool contains about one percent fat. Passing stools that contain seven percent fat creates a condition called steatorrhea. These stools are soft, smelly and stick to the sides of the toilet bowl. This problem if chronic, is due to a lack of enzymes produced by the pancreas, or it may be temporary due to an extremely fatty meal.