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Can you get soft stool from drinking a lot of water?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Not usually.: Usually, if you drink a lot of liquids, your kidneys will just excrete that liquid and your stool will remain the same. However, being dehydrated may make your stool firmer, so it is a good idea to drink a moderate amount of liquid to prevent stools being too firm.

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Answered 4/27/2014

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