Cool Light Colored Stool Causes References. While there may be a harmless explanation for this, the colors can also be a sign of a serious health concern. If you notice a light colored stool, seek immediate medical help.

Weight loss medications such as orlistat (xenical, alli) work by limiting the amount of fat absorbed by the intestines. Web ingestion of very high fat foods also can cause yellow, soft, and foul smelling stools. Narrowing of the bile ducts ( biliary strictures) sclerosing cholangitis.