Total Fecal Fat

High levels of Total Fecal Fat in your stool could indicate that your body is not digesting and absorbing fats properly. This may be due to insufficient production of enzymes or bile, which are necessary for breaking down fats, or issues with your intestines' ability to absorb the broken-down fats. Potential causes for this malabsorption can include conditions such as pancreatitis, celiac disease, or cystic fibrosis, as well as certain medications like orlistat or cholestyramine that can interfere with fat absorption. Inefficient fat digestion and absorption can impact your overall gut health and may lead to nutritional deficiencies.

Symptoms of high levels of Total Fecal Fat may include greasy or oily stools, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, weight loss, and nutritional deficiencies.

Low levels of Total Fecal Fat could indicate that your body is efficiently digesting and absorbing fats from the foods you consume. This means that the enzymes and bile in your digestive system are effectively breaking down fats, allowing them to be absorbed by your intestines and used for various functions in your body, such as maintaining healthy skin, supporting cell growth, and providing energy. However, low levels could also be a result of a low-fat diet or certain medications that affect fat absorption, such as fat-blocking supplements or medications for weight loss. In some cases, low fecal fat levels might be related to specific medical conditions that cause malabsorption or reduced fat intake.

Symptoms of low levels of Total Fecal Fat may include efficient digestion and absorption of fats, healthy skin, proper cell growth, and adequate energy levels, but could also be due to a low-fat diet, certain medications, or medical conditions causing malabsorption or reduced fat intake.