Stool that light-colored (either pale, white, gray or clay colored) may be caused by a lack of bile in stool. Insufficient bile output or bile duct obstruction may be due to conditions such as cholecystitis, gallstones, giardia, parasitic infection, hepatitis, chronic pancreatitis, or cirrhosis.
What causes neck pain? Causes of neck pain include abnormalities in the bone or joints, trauma, poor posture, degenerative diseases, and tumors. Pain in the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, and ligaments) is the most common cause of neck pain and usually occurs as a result of an acute or a chronic muscle strain.The neck is very mobile, which means it is less stable than other areas of the body and more easily injured.ain in the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, and ligaments) is the most common cause of neck pain and usually occurs as a result of an acute or a chronic muscle strain. The neck is very mobile, which means it is less stable than other areas of the body and more easily injured.
Neck and shoulder pain can be classified in many different ways. Some people experience only neck pain or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas. What Causes Neck Pain? Causes of neck pain include: Abnormalities in the bone or joints; Trauma; Poor posture; Degenerative diseases; Tumors; Muscle strain; What Causes Shoulder Pain? The shoulder is a ball and socket joint with a large range of movement. Such a mobile joint tends to be more susceptible to injury. Shoulder pain can stem from one or more of the following causes: Strains from overexertion; Tendonitis from overuse; Shoulder joint instability; Dislocation; Collar or upper arm bone fractures; Frozen shoulder; Pinched nerves (also called radiculopathy) How Are Neck and Shoulder Pain Diagnosed?