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My stools are like really dark hard round pebbles, what is wrong?

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Dr. You Sung Sang answered

Could be IBS: Try some Miralax (polyethylene glycol) or warm prune juice. If that doesn't help, see your doctor.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 4/1/2020

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A member asked:

My stools are like really dark hard round pebbles, what is wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. You Sung Sang answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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