9. Steatorrhea
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Many times, patients that suffer from pancreatitis also suffer from steatorrhea. The NIH defines steatorrhea as ‘an increase in fat excretion in the stools,’ while causing fat malabsorption in the body. Stools tend to appear bulkier in appearance, while also being pale in color, while being rather foul smelling as well. They normally are covered in a greasy film, alongside what appears to be drops of oil in the water of the toilet bowl. Steatorrhea is often a sign of chronic pancreatitis and requires medical attention, often treated through oral medication and changes to one’s diet.
