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A member asked:
My stool always looks oily greasy. water turns oily color. what can cause this? is it normal?
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Fat malabsorption: It sounds as though you are not digesting fats properly. Try a low fat diet and if continues try to see your primary doctor or a gastroenterologist.
Answered 11/14/2018
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