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So their urine will naturally have more bilirubin. The liver is the site of bile formation. Bile contains bile salts, fatty acids, cholesterol, bilirubin, and other compounds. The components of bile are synthesized and secreted into bile ducts within the liver itself and bile is then sent to the small intestine. There are many causes of bilirubin in urine: Blockage of bile ducts due to gall stones.
When the amount of bile salts is significantly reduced or they are absent, the stool can be pale yellow or grey. Liver disease can interfere with bile salt production, and anything that blocks the bile ducts can prevent bile salts from reaching the intestines. Fats can also cause the stool to be yellow. Excess fat in the stool can be due to decreased fat digestion, which can occur with conditions involving the pancreas or decreased absorption in the intestines, which can occur with some intestinal conditions.