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When i go to the bathroom i have to wipe with toilet paper several times to get all the stool off. this has been for the last 6-8 months and it's dark?

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Dr. Randy Stevens answered

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Add fiber: You should add fiber for a month. Try to have more water. To get more fiber use a cereal for breakfast and a salad for lunch and dinner. Drink water with every meal and in between. Look for stool to become bigger and soft. Add a wet wipe. If not better in 1 month, then see doctor.

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Answered 1/26/2015

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A member asked:

When i go to the bathroom i have to wipe with toilet paper several times to get all the stool off. this has been for the last 6-8 months and it's dark?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Randy Stevens answered

Dr Amico Jr agreed

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