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Is floating poop a cause for concern?i am 33 years old. i am generally in good health. i perform a regular systematic review. the last one in january. abdominal ultrasound normal with mild flatulence.i drink a lot of fluids and eat healthy (fiber)?

Q: is floating poop a cause for concern?i am 33 years old. i am generally in good health. i perform a regular systematic review. the last one in january. abdominal ultrasound normal with mild flatulence.i drink a lot of fluids and eat healthy (fiber)?

: Consistently floating stools, especially if large in amount and sometimes with especially strong odor, can be a sign of malabsorption. Occasional occurrence rarely is significant.

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Consistently floating stools, especially if large in amount and sometimes with especially strong odor, can be a sign of malabsorption. Occasional occurrence rarely is significant.

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Answered 4/20/2023

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A member asked:

Is floating poop a cause for concern?i am 33 years old. i am generally in good health. i perform a regular systematic review. the last one in january. abdominal ultrasound normal with mild flatulence.i drink a lot of fluids and eat healthy (fiber)?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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