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Is occasionally oily stool a problem?maybe once in 20 times (very rough guess). color normal and no other symptoms. otherwise very healthy. age 55.

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Malabsorption.: Fat ("oil") in the stool usually suggests malabsorption, which does require an investigation as to cause. I hope you've had a colonoscopy by now. If not, that needs to be a part of this investigation.

Answered 3/10/2016

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A member asked:

Is occasionally oily stool a problem?maybe once in 20 times (very rough guess). color normal and no other symptoms. otherwise very healthy. age 55.

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