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Having pencil thin stools for a few months could it be caused by low fiber intake should i be worried ?
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Stool shape: At your age. Most likely your diet is deficient in fiber. Watch for bleeding and increase water intake and fiber intake. See your physician in follow up.
Answered 3/2/2015
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