Why it happens: The liver produces bile, which helps break down fats and gives stool its characteristic brown color. When liver function is impaired (such as with a tumor or blockage of the bile ducts), the flow of bile can be reduced or completely blocked. This results in pale, clay-colored, or almost gray stools.
What it looks like: The stool is significantly lighter than usual — almost chalky — and may float in the water or appear greasy.
What it means: There may be a violation of bile flow, problems with liver function, or advanced liver disease, which can also be seen with liver cancer.Dark urine
Why it happens: When the liver is damaged, bilirubin (a yellow pigment normally processed by the liver) begins to build up in the blood. The kidneys try to remove this excess, resulting in urine that is dark brown or tea-colored.
What it looks like: Urine is noticeably darker than normal, even with good fluid intake. It may resemble cola or strong black tea.
What it means: This is a sign of jaundice, which occurs when liver function is severely impaired — a common symptom of liver cancer or other severe liver diseases. Important note: While these signs may be associated with liver cancer, they also occur with other liver or gallbladder diseases (such as hepatitis or gallstones). Individually, these sympto
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