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3 bowel movements this am? 1 normal color and shape. 2nd softer and lighter brown and 3rd a lot of small pieces? inconsistent lately- diet? gastritis?
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Diet, meds, other: The variety of stool consistencies you describe are within the normal spectrum stool consistencies. This is influenced by the amount of fiber and composition of your diet, how much water you ingest, the medications you take, and the profile of microbes (microbiome) that inhabit your bowels.
Answered 8/14/2018
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Probably normal: It seems it is related to what you ate and there is nothing abnormal. As long as there are no loose stools, no fever, no abdominal pain, no nausea;vomiting you do not have to worry and these three stools are nothing to be concerned about. But if it persists or you get other symptoms than consult your doctor.
Answered 11/19/2013
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