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I am experiencing frequent stools, anal itching, fatty stool, feeling of unfinished defecation, nausea (severity: moderate) and stomach upset. the following also describe me: stomach cramps and appetite changes. what should i do?

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Dr. Lynn Greenhouse answered

Malabsorption: it sounds like you have some sort of malabsorption, either a food allergy, pancreatic insufficiency or inflammatory bowel disease. You will need a gastroenterology specialist and probably a colonoscopy to sort this out

Answered 2/7/2020

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A member asked:

I am experiencing frequent stools, anal itching, fatty stool, feeling of unfinished defecation, nausea (severity: moderate) and stomach upset. the following also describe me: stomach cramps and appetite changes. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lynn Greenhouse answered

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