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What Causes Passing Oily Looking Orange Stool?

My name is Gloria. For about two weeks now, my husband Ray has had a bright orange colored oily stool. Once he thought he had gas but, the orange colored oily liquid went right through his clothes. He has stopped taking any medication (for a couple of days): his supplements and prescriptions for cholesterol and two for anxiety. But, he continues to have this oily stool which is loose but, not diarrhea. Is this something to do with his gall bladder or siliac disease? I think he needs to see his primary physician Dr. Angela Pap at the Visalia Medical Clinic, don t you think it would be wise?
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Hi welcome to the health care magic

I appreciate your concern

Your husband having loose oily stool since many weeks...
So it is better to consult physician for examination

Abdominal pain is not present, hence you can Consul your doc electively in one or two days

Malabsorption syndrome, steatorrhea, Celiac disease, altered bacterial flora, bacterial overgrowth etc can be the cause

If needed stool fat estimation, microscopy examination, USG abdomen done as primary work up

Include more fiber in diet like fruits, green leafy vegetables, whole grains etc(if Celiac disease diagnosed than Avoid gluten diet)
Probiotic tablet can be prescribed..

According to cause further specific treatment given

Take care

Hope your concern solved
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What Causes Passing Oily Looking Orange Stool?

Hi welcome to the health care magic I appreciate your concern Your husband having loose oily stool since many weeks... So it is better to consult physician for examination Abdominal pain is not present, hence you can Consul your doc electively in one or two days Malabsorption syndrome, steatorrhea, Celiac disease, altered bacterial flora, bacterial overgrowth etc can be the cause If needed stool fat estimation, microscopy examination, USG abdomen done as primary work up Include more fiber in diet like fruits, green leafy vegetables, whole grains etc(if Celiac disease diagnosed than Avoid gluten diet) Probiotic tablet can be prescribed.. According to cause further specific treatment given Take care Hope your concern solved