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I have noticed fatty deposits in my stool over the last few weeks. about 5 years ago, i was diagnosed and treated for h.pylori that had gone untreated?

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Dr. Imad Khreim answered

See your MD: Fat in stool suggests malabsorption, see your md for further evaluation and treatment.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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A member asked:

I have noticed fatty deposits in my stool over the last few weeks. about 5 years ago, i was diagnosed and treated for h.pylori that had gone untreated?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Imad Khreim answered

Dr Altman agreed

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