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For last 4 months ive had mushy loose stools, , 8 lbs weight loss and abdominal discomfort, could this be malabsorption? 22 yo male.
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Likely: If so the origin/trigger should be found. This can be from an inflammatory disease of your intestines, a newly emerging celiac disease, or other medical problem. Treatment will depend on the actual cause. Poor absorption is common to several different diagnoses.
Answered 9/6/2018
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