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What causes steatorrhoea, highish blood amylase & occasionally lipase, loose pale stools? normal abdominal ultrasound, ct and colonoscopy.

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Pancreatitis: Have gastroenterologist do ERCP to rule out sphincter of Oddi stenosis or CBD stenosis

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Not absorbing fat: Fat in stool can cause bulky foul smelling stool that floats, oily or greasy appearance. Fat in stool is not absorbed by digestive tract. Temporary steatorrhea may result from dietary changes or intestinal infections. Steatorrhea that is persistent may result from block of the biliary tract, pancreatitis or intestinal malabsorption. Need pancreatic lipase to break down ingested fat.

Answered 3/14/2016

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