Digestive issuesÂ
The viscous mucus affects not only the airway tubes, but also the tubes that transport digestive enzymes from the pancreas to the small intestine. The absence of these digestive enzymes prevents the intestine from absorbing all of the food’s nutrients, which can lead to a number of complications, such as malnutrition.
Unpleasant and viscous faeces
Patients with cystic fibrosis have also been observed to have smelly and greasy faeces, which are therefore considered to be a prominent symptom of the disease. Due to the blockage of pancreatic ducts, which prevents enzymes from reaching the small intestine, approximately 90 percent of individuals with cystic fibrosis experience digestive problems. Intestinal undigested food causes pain, cramping flatulence and greasy stools. Due to the prevalence of excess fat in the stools, greasy stools occur. When the body does not properly digest the food that you consume, the food is not broken down complexly, the nutrients of the food are not absorbed properly, and oily anal leakage can be seen on the stools. The stools may be bulky, difficult to flush, pallid with an oily appearance, and have an offensive odour.
