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What Causes Stool To Float Above The Water?

Posted on Mon, 28 Jul 2014

Question: I go to the toilet thrice a day to poop. It started 3 years back. The stool floats above the water. I have also lost weight due to this and feel very weak. Once I go when I wake up. Then around 4 o clock evening. And then at night before going to bed.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Investigations required

Detailed Answer:
Hi

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It appears to be Steatorrhoea. Do let me know if stools are sticky and foul smelling too. I would advise you to perform stool examination for lipids and Ultrasound abdomen to know the condition of pancreas.

We shall work up your condition following the reports of above tests.

There is nothing to be concerned about. These are just routine tests.

Do get back to me for any additional information anytime. Take care.

Best regards,
Dr. T. Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD

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

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (27 minutes later)

Yes, the stools are foul smelling but not sticky.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stool examination and Ultrasound abdomen required

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for the information. Kindly get your stool examination both routine and for lipids as well as Ultrasound abdomen to know the condition of pancreas.

Keep me updated. Take care.

Best regards,
Dr. T. Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD

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