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Can stools look fatty from having a fatty liver?

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

No: Fatty liver typically does not affect the stool color. Itis malabsorption of fat that willgive rise to fatty stools.Thiscan happen with blockage of bile in folks who have obstructive jaundice.

Dr Larson agreed

Answered 10/12/2016

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A member asked:

Can stools look fatty from having a fatty liver?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sewa Legha answered

Dr Larson agreed

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