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Steatorrhea is the "presence of an excess of fat in the stool." Frank steatorrhea is thought of as diarrhea that is either soft, watery, frothy, pale, greasy, voluminous, or foulsmelling. Occult steatorrhea is when an abnormal amount of fat is present in the stool, but not readily apparent due to the lack of the characteristic diarrhea of Frank steatorrhea.
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Frank steatorrhea is a condition characterized by the presence of excess fat in the stool, leading to foul-smelling, greasy, and bulky diarrhea. It is often caused by malabsorption disorders, such as pancreatic insufficiency or conditions affecting the small intestine. Treatment typically involves addressing the underlying cause, dietary modifications, and enzyme replacement therapy.
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What is the Term for fatty stool?
Steatorrhea means a discharge of fat. Discharge of fat in the feces due to improper digestion and malabsorption of fat.
Is steatorrhea another term for fatty stools?
Yes, steatorrhea is a term meaning fatty stools.
What is an example sentence using steatorrhea?
Steatorrhea is a medical term. It means that fat is excreted in the feces because the intestines are not able to absorb it as a nutrient.The patient showed a marked steatorrhea.Dr. Jones is treating her for steatorrhea.
Discharge of fat in the feces?
steatorrhea
What is Discharge of fat in the feces?
steatorrhea
What are the symptoms of steatorrhea?
Excessive excretion of fecal fat is called steatorrhea, a condition that is suspected when the patient has large, "greasy," and foul-smelling stools.
A fat metabolism and malabsorption disorder symptom?
STEATORRHEA
What is steatorrhea?
Excretion of abnormal quantities of fat in the faeces.
What Fats that are improperly digested and appear in the feces?
whenever you are angry,tired that time fats improperly digested.
What is the name for fat in the stool?
Steatorrhea is the term for excess fat appearing in the stool.
What are some medical conditions that could cause steatorrhea?
There are multiple things that can cause steatorrhea. A person taking weight loss drugs may experience this as a symptom. As well, people with lower fats and enzymes can experience this.Lipase deficiency
F ces containing fat?
Steatorrhea is the medical term for feces containing fat.
