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Every time i have a bowel movement the stool floats then let's off bubbles and a liquid at top of water and sinks. is this malabsorption?
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Needs checking: It appears that you may have a malaborption (fat especially ) issue, At the least, get a stool study (24 hours) for fat assay. A GI doctor would be your best bet.
Answered 4/2/2016
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