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Hi. I have been noticing oil droplets floating in the water after bowel movements. At first they were light in color and they got progressively darker in the past couple of weeks. I'm 50 years old, experienceing hot flashes and irregular periods for the first time in life. What may be causing this?
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What Causes Oily Bowels?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Oily bowels are part of malabsorption syndrome from various causes giving excess amount of fat, oil, in the stool. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel