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I have started eating about 30 grams or more of fiber a day. wheat bread, cereals, and vegetables. but my stools are loose. what can i do more to bulk?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Normal: If you have a large fiber content of the diet, it is normal for your stools to be very soft or even loose. Some of the vegetables or fruits may also have a mild laxative effect (are you taking prunes?).

Dr Pizzo agreed

Answered 4/26/2014

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