Question 1

had 5 day of gas & bloat then mth of soft stool. still would go only 1-2/day. stool started to bulk up but had drop of red blood at end of one stool?

Accepted Answer

? Anal fissure/piles: Common, as well as the possibility that you have irritable bowel syndrome, check several trusted sources online as webmd, Mayo or Cleveland clinic patient education sites on how to deal with such problems, not excluding following up with your doctor if you have a regular one, good luck

Question 2

what can i do to bulk up my stool and have quieter bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

Fiber: Bulk up with fiber or fiber supplements like metamucil 
not sure what you mean by 'quieter' but if you pass a lot of gas, that is normal. (wear ear-plugs!).

Question 3

can you tell me how i could bulk up my stool and have quieter bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

INCREASED ROUGHAGE: Increased fruit and vegetables. Eat more salad and more water. Also exercise daily.

Question 4

i was told i have ibs-d which flares up and have had a spell for over a month now with no weight loss.  what fiber can i take to bulk up my stools?

Accepted Answer

Watch for gas...: particularly with water insoluble fiber supplements. It may take a bit of experimenting with dose and frequency before you find the commercial fiber product that works best for, and is best tolerated by, you.

Question 5

what can i take or which food to eat to make the stool softer, but not to bulky?

Accepted Answer

Fiber: Fiber in food or in capsules

Question 6

can you advise me to organize a meal plan throughout the day to get my nutrition and bulk up?

Accepted Answer

Clarify: By bulk up it may mean gain weight in general or muscle mass. Protein in forms can help. Weight in the form of high calorie nutrient dense foods can help. Your exercise regimen is most important.

Question 7

if i want to bulk up in body size which food is necessary because as far as i can tell nothing is working for me..no matter what i eat i always thin?

Accepted Answer

Slow down: People under extrem stress may have hard time gaining weight. Avoid extreme hot weather, protein shakes, eat calorie dense food and do weigh lifting

Question 8

other than eggs, nuts and peanut butter. are there any other food high in protein that can help you bulk up?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unless you are already committed to a vegetarian lifestyle, you should consider meat in your diet especially if you are trying to build mass. Especially, peanut butter is loaded with fat and calories compared with lean chicken or fish, tofu or whey powder. If you're getting your health information from the internet, why not get a sensible scientific book or a dietician visit?

Question 9

i know about eggs, nuts and peanut butter. are there any other food high in protein that can help you bulk up?

Accepted Answer

High protein: For sure, lean meat, poultry, fish, quinoa, cottage cheese, yogurt, beans, soy, milk

Question 10

what types of food could cause black dots in stool?

Accepted Answer

Seeds, blood...: Dark-colored stools may result from iron supplements, foods you eat (like a lot of spinach), substances (like peptobismol), but most significantly suggests bleeding. When blood is denatured by acid in your stomach, as from ulcers, stools will turn tarry ("melena"). Blood may also be ingested from nose bleeds, bleeding gums... Persistent melena (without obvious cause) ; symptoms warrants md visit.

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Had 5 day of gas & bloat then mth of soft stool. still would go only 1-2/day. stool started to bulk up but had drop of red blood at end of one stool?

A member asked:

What can i do to bulk up my stool and have quieter bowel movements?

A member asked:

Can you tell me how i could bulk up my stool and have quieter bowel movements?

A member asked:

I was told i have ibs-d which flares up and have had a spell for over a month now with no weight loss. what fiber can i take to bulk up my stools?

A member asked:

What can i take or which food to eat to make the stool softer, but not to bulky?

A member asked:

Can you advise me to organize a meal plan throughout the day to get my nutrition and bulk up?

A member asked:

If i want to bulk up in body size which food is necessary because as far as i can tell nothing is working for me..no matter what i eat i always thin?

A member asked:

Other than eggs, nuts and peanut butter. are there any other food high in protein that can help you bulk up?

A member asked:

I know about eggs, nuts and peanut butter. are there any other food high in protein that can help you bulk up?

A member asked:

What types of food could cause black dots in stool?

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