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What does it mean if your poop is oily like and floats? ( smelly)
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Poop: It can be a sign of food poisoning or if you've eaten potato chips with olestra or if taking dietary supplement which blocks absorption of fat.
Answered 3/31/2014
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Malabssorption: Syndrome, you are not digesting your fats. It also happens when you take xenical.
Answered 7/25/2016
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See a doctor: It could have fat and air in it. See a doctor and let them check you
Answered 5/24/2015
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