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My stool was coming out long, flat & ribbon-like. but now it's coming out in much smaller flat pieces. like shards. i also go about 3-5 times a day.
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I would: increase fiber and fluids for hydration of stool and if the change in stool persists see a GI doc to look at colon
Answered 3/9/2019
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Bowel caliber/color: any change in the shape or caliber or your stool deserves a GI evaluation.
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