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Why do you think it is that when my stool does float it always seems to be when i go in the morning and sinks if i go in the evening? gas? any idea?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Stool: Have no idea. If you do not have any other symptoms would ignore whether or not stools are floating. If you actually have other symptoms would see a pcp and start to be evaluated.

Answered 4/5/2013

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A member asked:

Why do you think it is that when my stool does float it always seems to be when i go in the morning and sinks if i go in the evening? gas? any idea?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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