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Im having constipation and indigestion, no bowel movement , when i do get movement my poop has oil , should i be worried ?i have tried laxatives but nothing seems to work

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Gi symptoms : The best thing is if you are evaluated by a doctor in person. It seems, based on limited information, that you have problems digesting or absorbing fats. I wonder about your pancreases and or gall bladder.

Answered 7/19/2020

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A member asked:

Im having constipation and indigestion, no bowel movement , when i do get movement my poop has oil , should i be worried ?i have tried laxatives but nothing seems to work

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

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