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1. Steatorrhea is defined as excess fat in the stool, quantified as greater than 5g per day or 0.3g/kg/day. It is caused by problems with the digestion or absorption of lipids. 2. Lipids are normally digested by pancreatic enzymes and bile acids, and absorbed in the small intestine. Problems with enzymes, bile, or the intestinal epithelium can cause steatorrhea. 3. Common diseases linked to steatorrhea include celiac disease, pancreatitis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and short bowel syndrome. Lab

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Kristian Cada

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