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Dr, my stool has been soft, smelly and darkish coloured sometimes it floats but no bleeding, no stomachache and no cramp. but this 3 days, i feel like having to poop more often than usual, even after poop. please help doctor as im very worried. ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Float: Floating stool is usually associated with fat malabsorption. This can be a problem with your upper stomach or your pancreas. I would let your provider know about this.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 9/7/2019

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A member asked:

Dr, my stool has been soft, smelly and darkish coloured sometimes it floats but no bleeding, no stomachache and no cramp. but this 3 days, i feel like having to poop more often than usual, even after poop. please help doctor as im very worried. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Modi agreed

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