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A 47-year-old male asked about a female:
What causes frothy stools in adults?
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Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 37 years experience
IBS & dietary : Imbalances (too much fermentation created gas) in diet and ibs in general can do that. Lactose intolerant people might see that. I don't know if it is a problem on it's own. Ibs can be quite painful. Hope you're well!
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A 51-year-old member asked:
Best remedy for frothy stools in adults?
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Dr. Faiz Shakiranswered
Gastroenterology 16 years experience
Depends on cause: Best to get it checked out with stool studies first.
2.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
What causes frothy stools?
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Dr. Pavel Conovalciucanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
Frothy stools: Infection can. If you have a problem with your pancreas some foods won't digest properly (such as fat) can can create such an appearance.
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Last updated Apr 29, 2019
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