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Stool analysis results

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Tokey
Tokey

Hi,

So my pancreatic elastase is normal, however I have elevated putrefactive short chain fatty acids, indicating protein maldigestion.

If I have normal pancreatic function, what causes maldigested protein?

Another thing however showed I have low Chymotrypsin, but how can this be when my pancreatic elastase1 result is normal?

Any help appreciated!

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  • sam18386
    sam18386 Tokey

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    hi tokey, this is like a chat website, where we try to support each other because doctors sometimes don't. i certainly don't have any health background but someone on here might. the doctors can't diagnose something and then leave you trying to work out what, that's awful! i hope someone helps you and soon.

  • Tokey
    Tokey

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    I'm thinking fast transit time. How would one slow that up...

    • sam18386
      sam18386 Tokey

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      probably speak to your chemist about this you could try imodium maybe. there maybe a longer term solution but i am unsure what.

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