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Dark brown stool normal consistency though slight stomach discomfort diarhea feeling but no diarrhea, slight lower back cramps as well?

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Dr. William Coutts ii answered

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Probiotics: Your intestinal tract has various strains of good bacteria to function well. Try drinking 8 oz kefir or 6 oz yogurt or buttermilk and/or fermented foods like sauekraut.

Answered 5/4/2015

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A member asked:

Dark brown stool normal consistency though slight stomach discomfort diarhea feeling but no diarrhea, slight lower back cramps as well?

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