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Steatorrhoea


Steatorrhoea refers to the passing of excessive amounts of fat in the faeces.

Causes

Lipase deficiency

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    Impaired secretion – chronic pancreatitis

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    Inactivation – excess gastric acid

Bile deficiency

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    Underproduction – liver disease

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    Obstruction – obstructive jaundice

Mucosal disease

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    Coeliac disease

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    Ileal resection

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    Crohn’s disease

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