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After a bowel movement there is clear oil/film at the top of toilet water that is barely visible. no unintended weight loss, bm's are consistent and formed. could this be fat absorption problem or more likely to be bacteria / mucus?
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If you do not have any symptoms and have not lost weight, you may ignore it. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guideline
Answered 12/21/2022
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