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Hi maam.. i am getting oily liquid from my stool from the past two days.. is it dangerous? should i concern a doctor immediately?

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Dr. Jessica Allan answered

Depends: Steatorrhea is the presence of excessive fat in the feces. Stools may float appear oily and have a foul smell. If this does not go away go to a doctor for a complete workup. There is a whole lists of causes from eating too much Jojoba oil to conditions that cause malabsorption.

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Answered 4/23/2015

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A member asked:

Hi maam.. i am getting oily liquid from my stool from the past two days.. is it dangerous? should i concern a doctor immediately?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jessica Allan answered

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

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