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Should i be concerned if occasionally when i have a bowel movement( mine are shaped like balls) it looks like a very thin tail attached to one.
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Constipated?: Small hard bowel movements, (Bristol 1 stools) are a sign of mild constipation, you should probably increase your fiber and water intake. If the "tail" looks wormlike this could be a sign of a tapeworm. If you have abdominal pain or recent unintentional weight loss, you should see your GP, as this combined with stool changes can be a sign of colon cancer.
Answered 4/27/2015
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