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Have ibs. sometimes my bm will be loose mushy. water will turn dark coffee color. also appear oily. had fece fat test which was neg. any thoughts?

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Dr. Peter Lydon answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Not sure: IBS has quite variable symptoms. Consider a lower fat diet and an evaluation by a gastroenterologist including a colonoscopy.

Answered 6/12/2014

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