Steatorrhea history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [2]

Overview

Mild steatorrhea can manifest as passage of frothy, foul smelling stool, greasy in appearance and difficult to flush, abdominal pain, bloating, heart burn. if severe it may cause malnutrition , dehydration,anemia, muscle weakness, weight loss, skin problems, neurological problems, osteoporosis.

History and Symptoms

Mild steatorrhea:

• Foamy, frothy (or) mucous filled stool
• foul smelling stool
• diarrhea
• Greasy stools that are difficult to flush
• Abdominal pain, cramping, bloating
• Heart burn

Severe(or) chronic diarrhea

• Chronic loose, heavy and foul smelling stool
• anemia
• Muscle weakness and pain
• fever
• Skin manifestations
• Neurological manifestations
• Edema
• Bleeding disorders
• Vision problems
• Weight loss
• Osteoporosis
• Flatulence
• Abdominal distension