When should I worry about malabsorption?

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i have recently started noticing floating yellow stools (not everyday but often) and i have been struggling with constipation for the past few weeks. stools are always soft despite this. other symptoms i have are cramps at the sides of my navel and around my hipbones and bouts of diarrhea. i have always had weird stools but i am worried it is malabsoprtion this time as i have not been able to gain weight despite trying. i even went down from 100lbs to 97lbs which i suppose could be normal and random but i am still worried as i am eating lots and calculating calories to make sure i am eating enough. when should i worry about weight loss?

currently waiting for endoscopy as i have been struggling with gerd symptoms as well and doc thinks i might have ibs but i have not had enough tests to decide. i have also had lots of gas recently. not sure if i should book an appointment about these symptoms or if i am exaggerating...?

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