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Hello, like a week ago, i've started to experience digestive problems, such as possible the malabsorption, as the stools were floating and had a foul-smelly odor, i feel fatigued and sort of weak as well, could that be something serious or not really?

Q: hello, like a week ago, i've started to experience digestive problems, such as possible the malabsorption, as the stools were floating and had a foul-smelly odor, i feel fatigued and sort of weak as well, could that be something serious or not really?

: If the abnormal stool has not resolved, get seen in person for stool testing to rule out infectious organisms.

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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If the abnormal stool has not resolved, get seen in person for stool testing to rule out infectious organisms.

Answered 7/25/2022

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A member asked:

Hello, like a week ago, i've started to experience digestive problems, such as possible the malabsorption, as the stools were floating and had a foul-smelly odor, i feel fatigued and sort of weak as well, could that be something serious or not really?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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