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What Causes Orange Oily Anal Discharge?
Hi doctor,For a few days now I have been having this orange, oily like liquid coming from my anus. I ve read things online about how it could be curtain types of fish making this happen, but I don t eat fish. I don t feel any discomfort either. When I try to wipe it in the bathroom, it goes away, but it comes back.Hope you can help.Regards,MD
Fri, 27 Dec 2019
Hello,
* The orange oily anal discharge indicates malabsorption syndrome of some sort affecting lipid absorption, particularly from the gut.
* The issue requires intensive evaluation with gastroenterologist via serum lipid profile, liver function tests as SGPT, SGOT and bilirubin levels, stool routine microscopy with colonoscopy or upper GI endoscopy as per the choice of the consultant.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
* The orange oily anal discharge indicates malabsorption syndrome of some sort affecting lipid absorption, particularly from the gut.
* The issue requires intensive evaluation with gastroenterologist via serum lipid profile, liver function tests as SGPT, SGOT and bilirubin levels, stool routine microscopy with colonoscopy or upper GI endoscopy as per the choice of the consultant.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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