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I had white stool for 2 days which i ignored was about a month ago hasn't happened since anything to worry about?
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Not really: should be no problem if you have norm stool now
Answered 1/26/2017
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Steatorrhea: Steatorrhea is the presence of excess fat in feces, which give stools white appearance. Stools may also float due to excess lipid, have an oily appearance and can be especially foul-smelling. Common causes of steatorrhea include: lack of bile acid due to biliary dyskinesis, hypolipidemic medication, celiac disease, pancreatitis or insufficiency. If symptom persists, please consult your physician
Answered 7/29/2018
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