Aug 15, 2022 · Steatorrhea means that you have excessive amounts of fat in your poop. Fatty poops are different from normal poops. They tend to be looser, smellier and paler in color, like …

Feb 16, 2024 · Steatorrhea, or fatty stool, describes frothy, foul-smelling stool that floats. Steatorrhea can happen after eating high-fat foods, but it may also indicate liver disease or …

Oct 13, 2025 · Foamy poop can be a sign of fat malabsorption and may appear greasy and have a foul odor. Gastroenteritis and giardiasis are common infections that can cause foamy stools. …

Mar 21, 2025 · Steatorrhea is a medical term that refers to having too much fat in your feces. It can be caused by eating excess fatty foods or malabsorption, where the body can’t absorb …

Jul 27, 2025 · Oily stool (steatorrhea) indicates there is too much fat in your poop. Causes of oily stool include digestive disorders like celiac disease, infections, and a high-fat diet.

Sep 12, 2024 · The telltale signs of steatorrhea include stools (poop) that may be thick, float, have an oily or greasy look, and smell bad. Learn the different steatorrhea causes, as well as the …

Oily stool (steatorrhea) may be a sign your body is not properly digesting fat, which has many causes.

Aug 16, 2025 · Learn what causes greasy, foul-smelling stools (steatorrhea), from pancreatic issues to celiac disease, plus when to seek medical help and treatment options.

Jun 8, 2025 · People with this condition may notice stools that are bulky, greasy, and foul-smelling. Sometimes, they might float in the toilet due to their high fat content. Why does it …

Sep 2, 2025 · Steatorrhea means there's too much fat in your stool, often making it pale, greasy, foul-smelling, or difficult to flush. While it can happen after eating a fatty meal, frequent fatty …