The excretion of abnormal quantities of fat with the faeces owing to reduced absorption of fat by the intestine.
〔医〕脂漏，脂肪痢
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As many people present atypically with coeliac disease as present with the more classical triad of steatorrhoea, diarrhoea, and weight loss.
The severity of symptoms will depend upon the amount and the specific location of small intestine involved but may include diarrhea, steatorrhea, foul-smelling flatulence, and weakness.
Associated manifestations that may cause complications include the gluten-sensitive enteropathy, which can cause steatorrhea, abnormal D-xylose absorption, and anemia.
Reducing the intake of fat might reduce nausea, steatorrhoea, and diarrhea often associated with giardiasis.
Severe abdominal pain is the most common presentation, and diabetes mellitus and steatorrhoea often result from long-standing disease1.