Question 1

is it a problem to take cod liver oil with xenical tablets?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You will "poop" it all out and you won't have enough clean underwear to go around.  Put a cork in it and don't take it together (if taking xenical at all!).

Question 2

i'm taking orlistat diet pills and eating low fat dense meals and also under eating too (which i'm working on fixing) but my stool is still bright orange, frequent every hour, uncontrollable and very hard to deal and clean because of staining. help?

Accepted Answer

Orlistsat diarrhea: This usually means some fat is sneaking in somewhere.   Check with the Dr who ordered it.  Consider getting the ap Chronometer enter every thing u eat or drink and see where it is coming from. Discuss about stopping Orlistat as well to see if diarrhea stops.

Question 3

is anyone on lipase inhibitors (orlistat) who doesn t get stool changes?

Accepted Answer

Orlistat stool chang: No every body who takes orlistat has fatty stools, that how it works by blocking the absorption of fats.

Question 4

what is this green oil in poop?

Accepted Answer

Green poop: If your feces have a fast transit then the bile doesn't have time to change color. Iron supplements can also give this color. Do a stool test to make sure you are not passing blood.

Question 5

had lots dark green/yellow oil separated from stools in poop for 3 days, 4th day no more. shud i still go to doc right now?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If your symptoms are fully resolved, there is no need to see the doctor.  However, if these symptoms persist, your description could be consistent with fat malabsorption.  This is a condition that presents with foul-smelling oily diarrhea and weight loss.  Temporary causes include use of Alli - a weight loss agent, Olestra - a non-digestible fat substitute, and rarely lots of nuts

Question 6

i have orange oil globs in stool, stool looks normal in color. i haven't had any fish, but i have been eating relatively unhealthy for my usual diet.

Accepted Answer

CUT: DOWN ON FATTY AND FRIED FOODS SEE WHAT HAPPENS. ANY NAUSEA OR ABD PAIN, WEIGHT LOSS COULD HAVE PANCREATIC INSUFICIENCY .

Question 7

used prep. h suppositories to treat hemmorhoid. 3rd dose and noticed orange oil in toilet water, not on stool. normal?

Accepted Answer

No: Orange oil on the stool is not normal. Recommend you see A primary care physician for evaluation . Oily stools could be a sign of malabsorption or one diet medications xenical can cause orange oily stools

Question 8

i have been taking flaxseed oil twice a day, eating vegetables, fruit and drinking water.  now i'm seeing mucus in my stool. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Mucus : In the stool is normal in small amounts.  If you are having abdominal pain, a large amount of mucus, or blood in the stool, it might be a sign of something called inflammatory bowel disease.  See your local doctor if these symptoms are present to be tested.  Most likely it is the change in your diet causing you to notice the change in the stool.

Question 9

if stool has oil, what color is the oil - what color would you normally see floating on the water surface?

Accepted Answer

Brown: You would likely see brown liquid.

Question 10

does stool normally contain a small amount of oil? like forming a distortion similar to soap on water that only shows under the flashlight?

Accepted Answer

: No

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Is it a problem to take cod liver oil with xenical tablets?

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I'm taking orlistat diet pills and eating low fat dense meals and also under eating too (which i'm working on fixing) but my stool is still bright orange, frequent every hour, uncontrollable and very hard to deal and clean because of staining. help?

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Is anyone on lipase inhibitors (orlistat) who doesn t get stool changes?

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What is this green oil in poop?

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Had lots dark green/yellow oil separated from stools in poop for 3 days, 4th day no more. shud i still go to doc right now?

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I have orange oil globs in stool, stool looks normal in color. i haven't had any fish, but i have been eating relatively unhealthy for my usual diet.

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Used prep. h suppositories to treat hemmorhoid. 3rd dose and noticed orange oil in toilet water, not on stool. normal?

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I have been taking flaxseed oil twice a day, eating vegetables, fruit and drinking water. now i'm seeing mucus in my stool. is that normal?

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If stool has oil, what color is the oil - what color would you normally see floating on the water surface?

A member asked:

Does stool normally contain a small amount of oil? like forming a distortion similar to soap on water that only shows under the flashlight?

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