Question 1

would floating stool caused by fat sink after a few minutes? worried its fat not gas. had stool tests including fecal fat test but not 72hr one normal

Accepted Answer

Floater or Sinker: The sinkability of stool depends on the amount of air/gas, not the amount of fat, although vary fatty stools will tend to float. Are you having any symptoms? What was the reason you had test to begin with? Of course, celiac disease needs to be ruled out, but dietary changes which affect the population of gas forming bacteria in the gut can also be in play. Your md will sort it out.

Question 2

how rare is pan canc at 22? worried cause have upper and lower left abd pain and upper left back pain.  gas and floating stool.

Accepted Answer

Very rare: Pancreatic cancer is not causing your symptoms.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 3

what would cause tenderness just below left rib cage? have upper left/lower left abd pain sometimes with gas and floating stool. bile levels normal

Accepted Answer

Bad gallbladder: Has anyone done HIDA Scan on you or ultrasound of your gallbladder if you have one?

Question 4

what causes small stools with gas several times in one day?

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Virus/bad food: There are several things that can cause these symptoms. You could have gotten a virus or some bad food. If you took antibiotics recently that could be a cause. You could also have lactose intolerance. Try avoiding dairy, taking some antacids and adding a probiotic. If you develop a fever or severe abdominal pain see your doctor.

Question 5

what causes really bad gas and frequent soft stools that don't fully come out?

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1st, why RU gassy?: Feeling full of "gas" may reflect malabsorption of food (like gluten, lactose), intake of poorly digested food, or choosing foods known to promote gas (beans, fizzy drinks).  Sometimes its more complicated--a stomach emptying too slowly, bacterial overgrowth syndrome, delayed intestinal function, partial obstruction from any cause, infection, rectum problems, and pelvic pathology outside the gut.

Question 6

what causes yellow mucus to occur in stool, accompanied by lots of gas, and slight mushy but in balls?

Accepted Answer

Good possibilities: Mucus discharge occurs in up to 50% of patients with irritable bowel syndrome, with or without pain. Mucus may also be produced in response to partial obstruction, chronic constipation, rectal dysfunction, infection, &amp; even from secretory villous tumors of the rectum. Stool studies &amp; exam should help to at least start addressing some of these possibilities.

Question 7

stomach pain, smelly gas, and green stool. what causes this?

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Diet: You may consult this site for info:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/green-stool/basics/definition/SYM-20050708

Question 8

what can cause your stool to go from constipated,type 1 to a type 6 stool with gas? having recurring bouts of type 6. usually type 1 on bristol chart

Accepted Answer

Diet, IBS...: Alternating diarrhea and constipation is a hallmark of Irritable Bowel Syndrome if other causes ruled out . Other causes could be poor diet choices, food sensitivities, thyroid issues...many possibilities.

Suggest starting with your own doctor to get additional history/testing if necessary.  You may want to try a functional medicine doctor as well: https://www.functionalmedicine.org

Question 9

what is the reason of excessive foul smelling gas?i had a stool test but it came normal but my stool is very smelly and i have excessive foul gas prob

Accepted Answer

Diet: You may need to alter your diet. It may require trial and error in detecting the food responsible for flatulence and bad odor. However, the first thing to try would be to reduce your total intake of food.

Question 10

what could cause constipation, gas, bloating & narrow stool?

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See your doctor: These symptoms can't be solved in this forum. You need to see your doctor.

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What would cause tenderness just below left rib cage? have upper left/lower left abd pain sometimes with gas and floating stool. bile levels normal

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What causes small stools with gas several times in one day?

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What causes really bad gas and frequent soft stools that don't fully come out?

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What causes yellow mucus to occur in stool, accompanied by lots of gas, and slight mushy but in balls?

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Stomach pain, smelly gas, and green stool. what causes this?

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What can cause your stool to go from constipated,type 1 to a type 6 stool with gas? having recurring bouts of type 6. usually type 1 on bristol chart

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What is the reason of excessive foul smelling gas?i had a stool test but it came normal but my stool is very smelly and i have excessive foul gas prob

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