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Can you tell me how i could bulk up my stool and have quieter bowel movements?

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Dr. Kelvin White answered

INCREASED ROUGHAGE: Increased fruit and vegetables. Eat more salad and more water. Also exercise daily.

Dr Cordero and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/23/2014

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