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Steatorrhea (or steatorrhoea) is the presence of excess fat in feces. Stools may be bulky and difficult to flush, have a pale and oily appearance, and can be especially foul-smelling. [1] An oily anal leakage or some level of fecal incontinence may occur. There is increased fat excretion, which can be measured by determining the fecal fat level.
A mutation in the cytosolic phospholipase A2-α gene has been identified as the cause of this disease in one family. [1] In this family the mutation was inherited as an autosomal recessive. It is not yet known if this gene is the cause of this disease in other families. The gene encoding cytosolic phospholipase A2-α is found on chromosome 1.
Symptoms traditionally linked to SIBO include bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain/discomfort. Steatorrhea may be seen in more severe cases. [4] Bacterial overgrowth can cause a variety of symptoms, many of which are also found in other conditions, making the diagnosis challenging at times. [4]
Oily stool, a.k.a. steatorrhea. Steatorrhea refers to bulky, foul-smelling, oily stool that tends to be pale in color and float in the toilet bowl, resisting flushing. (These are the 9 most common ...
Zollinger–Ellison syndrome. Zollinger–Ellison syndrome (Z-E syndrome) is rare disease in which tumors cause the stomach to produce too much acid, resulting in peptic ulcers. Symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhea. The syndrome is caused by a gastrinoma, a neuroendocrine tumor that secretes a hormone called gastrin. [2]
Tropical sprue is a malabsorption disease commonly found in tropical regions, marked with abnormal flattening of the villi and inflammation of the lining of the small intestine. [1][2] It differs significantly from coeliac sprue. It appears to be a more severe form of environmental enteropathy. [3][4]
Usual onset between 15 and 30 years [ 42 ] Peak incidence between 15 and 25 years. Ulcerative colitis is an autoimmune disease characterized by T-cells infiltrating the colon. [ 43 ] No direct causes for UC are known, but factors such as genetics, environment, and an overactive immune system play a role. [ 1 ]
Research has found a link between head trauma and the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. ... or a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis — and the odds were greater the longer a person played ...