Malabsorption

Suspect fat malabsorption as a cause of chronic diarrhea if large, pale, greasy stools.

• Milder variants w/ just flatulence & borborygmi

Test for Fecal Fat

• Gold Standard: 3-5 day collection, >6 gm fat/day
• Various one-stool alternatives; ask lab what they offer

See posting Chronic Diarrhea.