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Drs,im having like a sausage , smooth and soft stools little black. for last 15 days..what shud be the causes?
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Prob normal: The character of stool is usually secondary to your food intake. vitamins may also affect the stool If you have further concerns ,then apt would be advisable.
Answered 10/5/2014
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