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Hi doctor, i'm 23 male, suffering from gas problem. i'm also suffering from hard stool passage during starting and becomes normal later.

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Eat more fiber: Daily.It may cause more gas but your stools will be soft and pass more easily

Answered 12/21/2013

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