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Should i be worried about difficulty passing stool?

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Maybe: Any time your bowel habits chane, it is a concern. Make sure you are eating a balanced diet ane maybe even add a fiber suppliment. If things don't go back to normal or if you pass dark blood or clots, go see a gastroenterologist as soon as possible.

Answered 11/28/2018

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