Stools that float are usually due to poor absorption (
Floating stools
Floating stools are seen in a variety of different situations. Most are diet-related, or occur during a gastrointestinal infection. A change in diet can lead to an increase in the amount of gas produced by the bacteria found in the (healthy) gastrointestinal tract.
Acute gastrointestinal (GI) infections also can result in increased...
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