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Could this be bile acid malabsorption?

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UniversityofWarwick · 19/09/2025 23:28

For years I've suffered from urge incontinence every morning. I usually poo anything from 3 to six times during the first hour I'm awake, often explosive liquid. The only times in the last 25 years that's been any different have been when I was on a low carb diet and when pregnant.

I mentioned this to a Dr who who told me simply to take Immodium every day, which didn't really sound a great idea. I've just seen mention of BAM on another thread and wondered if it could be responsible. I can't say I lose weight easily but I do get light-headed fairly often.

Does anyone think this might be worth pursuing?

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miniworry · 20/09/2025 03:54

@UniversityofWarwick go to your gp with your concerns and ask them to do a simple stool test to look at fat content. Very easy to pick up this . Do your stools float / are pale and smelly?

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