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I Have Oily Smelly Loose Stools. It Is So Often

Posted on Sun, 25 Nov 2018

Question: I have oily smelly loose stools. It is so often I cannot stand at a urinal because as I relax, the loose oily stool will squirt out. My sister also suffers from the same condition and tells me our mother did, too.

Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs evaluation

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Oily stools is often seen due to either liver or pancreatic exocrine dysfunction.

I recommend a visit to your GP who can order tests to ascertain the health of liver and pancreas. This must be addressed asap. If the endocrine part of the pancreas is involved, it can lead to serious problems.

Wish you good health.

regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
get tested

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

Get tested with

Liver function tests.
Pancreatic exocrine function test
C-peptide levels
An Ultrasound abdomen scan

Soon after giving samples start taking Tab PANKREOFLAT thrice daily which aids in better digestion and avoid oil in stools.

Please share the reports here.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Raju A.T (7 minutes later)

My Humana tricare based gp does not seem to care. She did prescribe cholestamine and told me that was an off label use. It didn't seem to help and as joint pain became an issue, I discontinued the cholestamine. The ache in the joints faded but the diarrhea continues. Often 6 to 8 times a day.
Any help would be appreciated.