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Can't gain weight. i eat a lot but dont poo much. recently discovered mucus in stool. stomach makes weird noises. had episodes of constipation n diarr?
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Weight: You are overthinking this. If you are really having persistent problems with stools, either in frequency or quality you should be seen by your family doctor and evaluated. Whether or not you gain weight has nothing to do with how your bowels are functioning.
Answered 5/28/2015
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