Question 1

does floating  stool caused by fat malabsorption have an obvious bad smell?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No mistaking it. The usual cause of a floating stool -- by far -- is gas bubbles. There's an individual who writes frequently with the obsessive fear of pancreatic cancer with basically no evidence.  If you are suffering from obsessive thoughts that you have cancer, please get with someone who can help you manage these.

Question 2

does it stand to reason that floating stool in the absence of fat malabsorption(normal ct scan and 72hr fat test isn't be caused by pancreatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

Floaters: 99% of floating stools are caused by trapped gas . This is the truth in spite of what you might pick up from 'pop' accounts. It happens to me if i chew gum. Congratulations on not using tobacco. Keep an eye on the stomach issues -- and if the pain changes, consider a check once again. And if you have malabsorption or maldigestion, it's much less subtle than just a floating stool.

Question 3

my test show that i have malabsorption(fat and amydon on stool) .  what diet should i have.  and how can i find out what causes it? thank you!

Accepted Answer

Gastroenterologist: There is more than one cause for malabsorption syndrome and you need to see a board certified gastroenterologist who can properly diagnose and treat.

Question 4

if malabsorption was the cause of floating stool on and off for almost a year would one be able to maintain thier body wieght?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: But floating stool is only one potential manifestation of malabsorption and may occur in the absence of malabsorption.

Question 5

i recently found out i have too much fat in my stool, fat malabsorption. ive been lactose intolerant for many years. can this condition cause fat malabsorption?

Accepted Answer

: Lactose intolerance doesn't cause such a problem. However, if you have increased intestinal motility and transit time -- which could occur if you accidentally have some lactose in your diet -- that could result in increase fat content in stool. Even without rapid transit, occasional high fat in stool isn't necessarily abnormal. Discuss with your doctor; or perhaps see a gastroenterologist.

Question 6

worried about malabsorption (occ. floating stools) had negative ct scan and qualitative fat test. gastro. dr. said quantitative test unnecessary. why?

Accepted Answer

No fat in stool: If a qualitative test was negative then that meant there was no fat present in the stool at a detectable level. A quantitative test for the same thing would therefore be useless because there is nothing to measure.

Question 7

with malabsorption, is floating stool a daily occurance?

Accepted Answer

NO: It depends on the amount of malabsorption and the amount of fat in the diet and the underlying condition.

Question 8

can fat malabsorption make my stools smoky? even in warm temperature, there is a steam coming out.

Accepted Answer

No: Stool in fat malabsorption tends to float and be greasy (besides smelly)- on the lighter side it will not smoke unless you light a match to it :).   Seriously, I have never heard of smoking stool before and would be very curious on the cause for it.

Question 9

told:fat malabsorption only one stool sample and dr told me to eat hi fat. had wendys twice that day before sample stools were hard/const. is he right?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't sound right: People with fat malabsorption typically have foul smelling, loose, and floating stools.  Eating more fat only exacerbates the problem.  Typically associated with pancreatic insufficiency.  Please discuss again with your doctor. I doubt any physician would advise a patient to eat fast food for treatment.

Question 10

if you take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) everyday for a month,  can it eventually cause malabsorption and loose/soft stool?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Overdose of pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) can cause diarrhea.  Please hold it and consult with your doctor of why you're taking it everyday and what alternative treatment might help your condition.

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Does floating stool caused by fat malabsorption have an obvious bad smell?

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Does it stand to reason that floating stool in the absence of fat malabsorption(normal ct scan and 72hr fat test isn't be caused by pancreatic cancer?

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My test show that i have malabsorption(fat and amydon on stool) . what diet should i have. and how can i find out what causes it? thank you!

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If malabsorption was the cause of floating stool on and off for almost a year would one be able to maintain thier body wieght?

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I recently found out i have too much fat in my stool, fat malabsorption. ive been lactose intolerant for many years. can this condition cause fat malabsorption?

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Worried about malabsorption (occ. floating stools) had negative ct scan and qualitative fat test. gastro. dr. said quantitative test unnecessary. why?

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With malabsorption, is floating stool a daily occurance?

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Can fat malabsorption make my stools smoky? even in warm temperature, there is a steam coming out.

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Told:fat malabsorption only one stool sample and dr told me to eat hi fat. had wendys twice that day before sample stools were hard/const. is he right?

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If you take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) everyday for a month, can it eventually cause malabsorption and loose/soft stool?

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