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After eating chinese food for lunch, steak buttered rolls and butter potatoes for dinner. the next morning had a bowel movement which was normal but orange oil floating on top of toilet water coming up from bowel movement?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Oily Stool: Eating a meal high in fats and grease can cause oily stools. This excess oil may excreted in the stool causing oily discharge to float in the toilet water. Try eating a more balanced diet with lean meats, low in grease and saturated fats, and high in fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Answered 1/8/2021

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A member asked:

After eating chinese food for lunch, steak buttered rolls and butter potatoes for dinner. the next morning had a bowel movement which was normal but orange oil floating on top of toilet water coming up from bowel movement?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

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