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Stools r always heavy & sinks to the bottom of the toilet leaving stains color is brownish greenish grey usually go every 3-4 days is all this normal?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Probably all normal: Check your diet:re: fiber intake, fluid intake, meds, supplements like calcium which could be constipating. More frequent bms isn't a bad idea, but some people tend towards infrequent stool, even with dieary approaches. Physical activity helps as well.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Stools r always heavy & sinks to the bottom of the toilet leaving stains color is brownish greenish grey usually go every 3-4 days is all this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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