What Could Cause Yellow Bowel Movement With Weight Loss?
Posted on Tue, 24 Dec 2013
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Question: Hi I am a 6 foot male and weigh just 52.5kg, I have been having yellow bowel motions for quite some time now I have gone from 60kg to this weight over just a few years, should I be worried about it? I have had blood tests to try to detect Celiacs the gene test came back negative on both counts, the antibody one i believe was a false positive and my GP says I don't have any malasorption problems, lately I have been taking slippery elm and noticed it has magnesium sterate in it and there has been controversy over this chemical, I take between 7 - 8 capsules a day and noticed my bowel motions have got worse so maybe I am sensitive to it? should I be worried about my weight for my height? I have an appointment to see a gastrologist privately ASAP. thanks XXXXXXX
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Hello! Thanks for putting your query in XXXXXXX I am a Gastroenterologist (DM).
Your BMI is 15.6 which is very low and suggest that you are underweight which definitely requires evaluation. That's good that you have already fixed an appointment with a Gastroenterologist. He may take detail history and may advise few blood tests like blood sugar, complete hemogram, liver function tests, serum calcium, lipid profile, stool examination especially for reducing sugars and fat. Other tests like endoscopy with duodenal biopsy or may be colonoscopy for terminal ileum to see for malabsorption. You should stop magnesium intake as it causes diarrhoea which may be the culprit
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.
Thanks you Dr XXXXXXX thats a very helpful reply. :) my GP will also have them do gi scans at the hospital here so hopefully that might show something too.
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What Could Cause Yellow Bowel Movement With Weight Loss?
Brief Answer:
Please see the details
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in XXXXXXX I am a Gastroenterologist (DM).
Your BMI is 15.6 which is very low and suggest that you are underweight which definitely requires evaluation. That's good that you have already fixed an appointment with a Gastroenterologist. He may take detail history and may advise few blood tests like blood sugar, complete hemogram, liver function tests, serum calcium, lipid profile, stool examination especially for reducing sugars and fat. Other tests like endoscopy with duodenal biopsy or may be colonoscopy for terminal ileum to see for malabsorption. You should stop magnesium intake as it causes diarrhoea which may be the culprit
I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.