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A 42-year-old male asked:

Chronic soft stools.(not watery & not always).normal color,smell.no sudden urges.no pain,blood.no other symptoms.exercising regularly.should i worry?

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Dr. Arthur Helleranswered

Gastroenterology 45 years experience

Probably not: Most likely normal for you, diet related. Check with your doc, check labs, blood count, etc are normal.

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