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Sir/maam , From last few weeks I am having sticky stools which looks greasy. Sometimes I feel like acidity too. What can be the cause? I googled it and the condition which it is showing scared me. Plz help
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Don't Google. Usually sticky stools are not an issue. If u r still worried then Consult Gastroenterologist with details.
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