Amylorrhea is the appearance in the stool of a large number of starch grains, which indicates a violation of the digestion of carbohydrates. The symptom occurs with enzyme deficiency - chronic pancreatitis, enteritis, pancreatic tumors. Amylorrhea is observed with increased peristalsis, which happens with IBS, intestinal infections, hyperacid gastritis. The diagnostic plan involves functional probe and probeless methods, coprogram, instrumental imaging of the pancreas. Treatment includes diet therapy, pancreatic enzyme preparations, antacids, and probiotics.
Grayish-white stool is a discoloration of stools, often accompanied by a violation of the consistency and frequency of the stool. A change in the color of feces is characteristic of dysbacteriosis, diseases of the liver and gallbladder, and damage to the pancreas. To determine the cause of the appearance of gray or white feces, a coprogram, ultrasound and radiography of the gastrointestinal tract, endoscopy are prescribed. To eliminate the symptom, probiotics, enzyme preparations, specific antiviral and detoxifying agents are used.