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Would eating oatmeal 2-3 times per day for over 1 week cause loose stools?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Could: Frequent higher fiber diet could cause loose or very soft stools

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 7/15/2018

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