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Q. Is fatty stool (oily, floating stool) a symptom of pancreatic cancer?

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When pancreatic function is impaired, fat digestion does not occur properly, leading to steatorrhea (fatty stools). However, experiencing steatorrhea does not always mean you have pancreatic cancer. It could also be a temporary occurrence after consuming a high-fat diet.

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지방 소화가 안 된 것입니다. 만약 등 통증과 황달, 급격한 체중 감소가 동반된다면 췌장 정밀 검사를 받아보는 것이 좋습니다.

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