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Flat stools ribbon shape what's wrong?
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See your doctor: If you have had a recent change in your stools-such as described- it may be time to have a colonoscopy and rectal exam to ensure there is nothing compressing the rectum/lower part of the intestines. Seeing your doctor is a good place to start.
Answered 8/11/2019
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See doctor: You need a colonoscopy to see if anything is narrowing the colon like a polyp or a mass.
Answered 9/29/2018
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Is it normal that my stool is short like 3-4 inch with another pieces (not much long) but it's not hard or constipated (i poop every morning), is it considered like flat or ribbon like stool?
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I have had constipation with streaks of blood and white ribbon like stuff that looks like guts. Stool is hard and in round ball shapes. Is it serious?
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