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I've had floating stools off and on for decade. mrcp, eus, ct, colonscopt normal. what is difference between ibs loose stools and steathorrea?

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Dr. Amrit Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Ibs: is a conditions and u may have frequent bms normal or watery. Steatorrhea is a sign of fatty stools due to malabsorption syndrome which needs a ge consult.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I've had floating stools off and on for decade. mrcp, eus, ct, colonscopt normal. what is difference between ibs loose stools and steathorrea?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrit Singh answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

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