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If stool has oil, what color is the oil - what color would you normally see floating on the water surface?
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Brown: You would likely see brown liquid.
Answered 11/30/2017
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Depends: Oil in the stool will typically float as would oil in any liquid such as the water of the toilet. The color can vary depending on the underlying cause. Possibilities from clear to orange or other colors. Gallbladder problems, cystic fibrosis, GI absorption problems and inflammatory conditions can all be a factor. A doctor visit to determine the cause with lab analysis of the stool is beneficial.
Answered 12/3/2017
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