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Have Orange Oil In Stool. Not Eaten Fish. Have Cough, Tired And Have Lack Of Energy. Serious?
Hi I have orange oil in my stool. It's been on & off for just over a week. I Havnt eaten any fish or fish tablets that could cause this. I also have a persistent cough since Feb, that goes away & comes back. I also been tired lack of energy, and sometimes experience light discomforting cramps .. Is this a serious concern ?
Wed, 10 Jul 2013
hello,
the orange color may be blood and the oil thing you are mentioning is related to steatorrhea.you need to consult your doctor for the cause.oil is seen in your stool means that you are not able to digest fats.Some of the most common causes include celiac disease and chrons disease.It will cause anemia which may lead to fatigue so just consult your doctor for investigating to confirm the cause of the symptom.Thank you.
the orange color may be blood and the oil thing you are mentioning is related to steatorrhea.you need to consult your doctor for the cause.oil is seen in your stool means that you are not able to digest fats.Some of the most common causes include celiac disease and chrons disease.It will cause anemia which may lead to fatigue so just consult your doctor for investigating to confirm the cause of the symptom.Thank you.
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