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It is metabolized in the liver and excreted into the bile ducts. It becomes a component of bile, a fluid that is secreted into the intestines to aid in food digestion. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that causes jaundice and dark yellow colored urine when present in increased amounts. Some people normally have higher bilirubin in their blood.
Bile salt-related causes of yellow stool. Yellow stool may be caused by conditions that decrease the amount of bile salts reaching the intestines including: Biliary atresia (a condition present at birth involving abnormal bile duct development). Biliary cirrhosis (inflammation of bile ducts in the liver).ellow stool can also be caused by conditions that interfere with the ability of the intestines to absorb fat: Celiac disease (a severe sensitivity to gluten from wheat and other grains that causes intestinal damage). Cystic fibrosis. Parasite infections such as Giardia infection.