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What Is The Cause For Dark And Gritty Stools With Nausea And Cramping?
I have been having some stomach issues for a while. Have been to the er many times only to be told they could find nothing. Every morning i wake up bloated, stomach cramping, nausea, gassy, and sometimes diareah.. my stools have been dark and gritty. . Today i checked and it looked like when i had a bowl movement it was nothing but oil in the toilet. Not orange. . Yellow oil, it looks like was all was coming out
Thu, 16 Jan 2014
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar and I am pleased to assist you.
Oily stools indicate fat malabsorption. Abdominal bloating, increased gas and diarrhea are all symptoms of malabsorption. One important cause of fat malabsorption is chronic pancreatitis.
A CT scan may be done to look for it.
Consult a gastroenterologist for evaluation of your malabsorption problem.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar and I am pleased to assist you.
Oily stools indicate fat malabsorption. Abdominal bloating, increased gas and diarrhea are all symptoms of malabsorption. One important cause of fat malabsorption is chronic pancreatitis.
A CT scan may be done to look for it.
Consult a gastroenterologist for evaluation of your malabsorption problem.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar
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