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I'm told i have ibs. my bms sometimes makes the water greasy. why is this?
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Unusual: Greasy stools suggest fat not absorbed by the bowels. Usually IBS does not cause malabsorption of fat. I would ask your doctor to order the test to see if you are truly having fat malabsorption.
Answered 6/5/2014
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