Oil floating in toilet with stool

Oily stools are usually a sign of intestinal changes that are interfering with the digestion or absorption of fat.

Fat globules in stool treatment

Fat globules in stool treatment

Oily stool photos

Loose greasy stools

Orange oil in stool

Orange oil floating in toilet with stool

This leads to fat being eliminated with bowel movements, which gives stool a yellow or white color. This condition is medically known as steatorrhea.

Oily stool can be triggered by health conditions like Crohn's disease, cystic fibrosis, celiac disease or pancreatitis.

They are usually accompanied by other symptoms like a food intolerance, abdominal pain, gas or changes in weight or appetite.

If you notice white patches in your stool with an oily appearance, or if your stool is white or orange in color, you should see your doctor for further testing.

Foods that cause oily stool

The doctor may order a stool test, colonoscopy or food intolerance testing to identify the underlying cause and initiate appropriate treatment.

What causes oily stool?

Oily stool can be a sign of:

1.

Celiac disease

With celiac disease, the body is unable to produce the enzyme that is responsible for breaking down gluten. In some cases, people are able to produce the enzyme, but in low, insufficient amounts. Bec

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