Steatorrhea
Steatorrhea Causes
The possible causes of steatorrhea are lack of bile acids, defective mucosal cells, and defects in pancreatic juices. This condition may also be attributed to malabsorption, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, chronic pancreatitis, bacterial overgrowth, short bowel syndrome, cystic fibrosis, and abuse or misuse of certain prescribed slimming pills.
Steatorrhea Definition
Steatorrhea is a medical condition wherein there is an increased fat excretion in feces. It is characterized by the formation of non-solid feces, floating stools due to excess fat from malabsorption, or the occurrence of an oily anal leakage, or some level of fecal incontinence.
Steatorrhea Diagnosis
To diagnose steatorrhea, medical history, and stool sample diagnosis may be helpful.
Steatorrhea Symptoms and Signs
The symptoms include : formation of non-solid feces, floating stools due to excess fat from malabsorption, or the occurrence of an oily anal leakage, or some level of fecal incontinence.
Steatorrhea Treatment
The treatment for steatorrhea are prescription medicine and a healthy diet.