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I'm concerned. i have oil at the top of the water when i have a bowel movement. i don't drink but i eat junk food a lot. what could it be?

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Dr. Richard Horak ii answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Oil: Could represent some degree of fat malabsorption. I recommend you see a GI doc for a workup and stool studies.

Answered 3/9/2016

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A member asked:

I'm concerned. i have oil at the top of the water when i have a bowel movement. i don't drink but i eat junk food a lot. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Horak ii answered

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