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My stool has an oily or greasy appearance
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Diarrhea decreases with lactose-free milk
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What is Malabsorption Syndrome / Protein Losing Gastroenteropathy?
A condition where the intestines can't absorb or reabsorb protein well, leading to low blood protein levels. This causes symptoms like water retention in the legs, lungs, and abdomen.
Typical Symptoms of Malabsorption Syndrome / Protein Losing Gastroenteropathy
- Wheezing or whistling sounds when breathing
- Greasy stools that float, associated with problems with digestion
- Fever that started after cold or stomach symptoms
- Swelling in any body part
- Stool smells sour
- Diarrhea that improved with lactose-free milk
- Mucous in stool
- Diarrhea or loose stools
Diagnostic Questions for Malabsorption Syndrome / Protein Losing Gastroenteropathy
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you experience wheezing or whistling sounds when breathing?
- Are your stools greasy and smelly?
- Did your fever start after having cold or stomach symptoms?
- Is there swelling in any body part?
- Do your stools smell sour?
Treatment of Malabsorption Syndrome / Protein Losing Gastroenteropathy
This is treated by addressing the cause, such as heart failure or bowel inflammation. Meanwhile, dietary changes (more protein, less fat) may help.
Reviewed By:
Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Family Medicine)
Dr.Patel serves as Center Medical Director and a Primary Care Physician at Oak Street Health in Arizona. She graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine prior to working in clinical research focused on preventive medicine at the University of Illinois and the University of Nevada. Dr. Patel earned her MSc in Global Health from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete her Family Medicine residency in Chicago at Norwegian American Hospital before completing a fellowship in Leadership in Value-based Care in conjunction with the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, where she earned her MBA. Dr. Patel’s interests include health tech and teaching medical students and she currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
Content updated on Feb 13, 2025
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